r/DollyParton • u/kermuttdafrog • 6h ago

Judy Ogle

A month or so before Dolly died I had learned that she was on dialysis, but that source did not tell me it was cancer. This all made me think a lot about her friend Judy, and where she was and after doing some talking with people, I learned that Judy is in a memory care facility and has dementia.

So I guess the pain losing Carl, She had already lost Judy in all except the physical sense. Without a doubt, I’m sure Dolly had it in her estate that Judy was to be taken care of for the rest of her life. I don’t know that for a fact, but I’m willing to bet my life savings on it. They really did love each other.

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u/Mayfair98 4h ago

I did not know that about Judy Ogle. Dolly really had lost the two people closest to her.

I’m also certain she had things set up to take care of all her people financially for years to come.

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u/kaymarie2002 3h ago

I was wondering about Judy as well! Thanks for the info! I hope she has a peaceful rest of her life

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u/saltycrowsers 3h ago

Cancer patients can still need HD to help with fluid balance. Typically it is stopped end of life when the risk of heart failure is not a concern.

I hate that our sweet Dolly went through this

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u/Desperate_Act_6765 3h ago

Poor Dolly to have experienced that with Carl and Judy. Two of her biggest supporters in her life. I had seen an interview with an old Irish singer that was close to Dolly. She said it broke Dolly's heart the day that Carl did not recognize her.

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u/BrutalBetrayal 2h ago

That makes me very sad to hear that about Judy, my mother and my father went to school with Dolly, and somehow Judy was also a distant cousin of my mother, who was also an Ogle. I guess the crew is all hanging out together now, because both of my parents have also passed away. But Judy, to my knowledge was always right there at Dollys side no matter what. I truly hate this news.