Wynonna Judd Reportedly Finding It 'Hard To Shake' Mom's Alleged Suicide Note

The loss of her mother three years ago remains a haunting memory for Wynonna Judd.

The country music singer lost her iconic mom, Naomi Judd, on April 30, 2022, when the latter chose to end her life. The tragic incident broke her daughter in more ways than one, particularly because of the painful message she allegedly left.

Wynonna Judd and the late Naomi Judd rose to fame for their stellar performances and heartfelt songs as the classic duo, The Judds. Their country music act earned them numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Association awards.

A source recently shed light on the singer's emotions amid her "Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits Tour," noting that being back on the road helped to take her mind off things. They explained that Naomi's suicide note continues to haunt her to date, saying:

"It will never leave her. And thank God for the tour. It may be difficult at times, but performing is what Wynonna loves to do. It's nice to have the sunlight shining in again."

"That must be hard for Wynonna to shake," the source added, wondering why her mother would leave such painful words as her final message. Naomi ended her life at 76 after reportedly battling depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts.

She allegedly left a note, declaring Wynonna was mentally ill and stressed that she should not be allowed to attend her funeral. RadarOnline reported Naomi was found dead on April 30, 2022, at her home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to her head.

Days after Naomi's passing, Wynonna broke her silence with a poignant statement. She confessed that the pain of losing her mother through suicide was so overwhelming that she believed she might never come to terms with the way she left.

Wynonna echoed similar sentiments in October 2022, noting she could not wrap her head around Naomi's death and probably never would. "That's how baffling and cunning mental illness is. You have to make peace with the fact that you don't know. Sometimes there are no answers," she lamented.

The grieving daughter honored her mother a year later with an emotional performance at the 2023 CMT Awards. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the event resonated deeply with Wynonna as 2022's award show was the last time Naomi was seen publicly.

Wynonna took the CMT Awards stage with country singer Ashley McBryde to perform Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is." During the heartfelt show, the grieving singer pointed at the sky and yelled, "Mama, you need to be here."

She had addressed her mother's absence in an interview before her performance, noting she wished to use her platform to motivate anyone who was struggling. Wynonna confessed that it was challenging living without Naomi and experiencing joys without her by her side.

Naomi died while she and Wynonna were touring as the musical duo, The Judds. Fans were concerned the shows would be cancelled following the tragic incident, but Wynonna pushed forward with the help of other country music singers and wrapped up the tour.

The Judds rose to fame in the 80s with Wynonna serving as the lead vocalist-guitarist while Naomi was the backup vocalist. They signed with RCA Records in 1983, dropping an extended play titled "Wynonna & Naomi."

Their debut project featured six songs, including "Had a Dream (For the Heart)."The song was written by Dennis Linde and reportedly cut by Elvis Presley as the B-side to his 1976 single "Hurt." The Judds' rendition of the track earned them their first entry on the Hot Country Songs charts at No. 17.

Wynonna and her mom released six studio albums between 1983 and 1991, becoming one of the most successful country music duos. They disbanded in 1991 after Naomi was diagnosed with hepatitis C, and Wynonna went on to have a successful solo career, per Wikipedia.

Although Wynonna's mother was famously known as Naomi, she wasn't born with that name. The late singer's moniker was originally Diana Ellen Judd, the daughter of Charles Glen Judd and Pauline Ruth.

She welcomed her first child, Wynonna, when she was 18 and initially named her Christina Claire. Her daughter gained the last name "Ciminella" after Michael Ciminella, who married Naomi when Wynonna's biological father, Charles Jordan, allegedly abandoned her.

Naomi welcomed a second daughter, Ashley, before her marriage to Ciminella ended in 1972 and reverted to her maiden name.

During the process, she chose to change her name from "Diana" to "Naomi" because she never believed her birth name matched "her own spiritual, rural Kentucky conception of her true heritage."

Can Wynonna Judd overcome the pain of her mother's suicide note?