'Mama June: Family Crisis' star June Shannon remembers daughter Anna Cardwell during granddaughter's first dance
MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA: Mama June Shannon is missing her daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell more than ever right now!
On April 26, 2024, the 'Mama June: Family Crisis' star took to her Instagram page and shared a heartwarming video that captured a significant milestone in her granddaughter Kylee Madison's life. The momentous occasion was none other than Kylee's very first grownup dance.
As the video played, viewers were treated to a sight that warmed their hearts as they witnessed the young Kylee confidently donning a stylish black dress, exuding an air of maturity beyond her years.
The proud grandmother, Mama June, couldn't contain her joy and excitement, seizing the opportunity to snap a few memorable photos alongside her loving husband, Justin Stroud, further immortalizing the special day.
"These are the times and moments I wish @annamarie35 was still here to help her get her dress and get her ready and all but @officialsmallz1 and her finds out how to do her hair like she wanted and she was excited to go to her first grownup dance but she has a piece of her mama with her around her neck at the dance I hope she has an amazing time she is her mama made over for real," she wrote in the caption of the post.
Soon after, the netizens shared their stance on Kylee's look.
One social media user wrote, "Oh wow she looks so much like Anna. She’s so grown! Hope she enjoys the dance!!"
Another user went on to say, "She Looks Just Like Her Mom Aw."
Another user chimed in, "She is Anna's double Hope she enjoyed the dance."
Followed by a user who penned, "Omg she’s heavily in-bodying Anna right now. So beautiful. She’s smiling down so proud of her baby girl!"
A user quipped, "She is Gorgeous just like her Mom."
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What happened to June Shannon’s daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell?
Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, who was known as the oldest daughter of renowned reality TV personality Mama June Shannon, tragically passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 29. The cause of her demise was identified as complications arising from stage four adrenal carcinoma.
At that point in time, June announced the heartbreaking news of her daughter Anna's passing on social media.
“With the breaking heart, we are announcing that [Anna Cardwell] is no longer with us," she started by writing.
June further added, "She passed away in my home last night peacefully at 11:12 PM. She gave one hell of a fight for 10 months she passed away with her family around her like she won’t and we will be updating y’all with more information as we get it today. We love y’all and continued prayers and thoughts for our family doing this difficult time."
Anna gained fame for her appearances on the reality show 'Toddlers & Tiaras' and 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' which ran from 2012 to 2017.
Who got the custody of Anna ‘Chicakdee’ Cardwell’s kids?
After the tragic passing of her daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, Mama June was granted temporary custody of her 11-year-old granddaughter Kaitlyn. June filed a petition in Georgia for a modification in custody arrangements and requested emergency relief due to the urgent circumstances.
Kaitlyn had moved in with June a month prior to Anna's death from cancer in December, and June has been taking care of the young girl ever since.
Despite raising her with her ex-husband Michael Cardwell and their daughter Kylee, Anna chose to keep the identity of Kaitlyn's father a closely guarded secret, never revealing it to the public. This arrangement continued until Anna and Michael's separation in 2017.
Anna ‘Chicakdee’ Cardwell’s dying wish was for ‘her girls to grow up knowing who their mother was’
Eldridge Toney, the husband of Anna Cardwell, recently shared details about a heartfelt promise he made to his beloved wife before her passing.
In an emotional account of his wife's last moments, the renowned television personality opened up to People magazine about the profound desires that Cardwell expressed before her passing. One of her heartfelt wishes revolved around her two beloved daughters, leaving a lasting promise for their future.
It was in 2017 that Cardwell and Toney embarked on their romantic journey after her previous marriage to Michael Cardwell ended in divorce. Together, they had joyfully welcomed their first daughter, Kylee Madison, who is now 11 years old. Additionally, Cardwell has a beautiful younger daughter named Kaitlyn Elizabeth, who is 8 years old, making their bond as a family even stronger.
"The day before she passed, we had our talk and said our goodbyes. Her dying wish was for her girls to grow up knowing who their mother was. And I promised I would do right by the girls always. I will spend my life doing right by Anna and the girls," Toney told the magazine.
Talking of Cardwell’s daughters, Toney said, "Those are my girls. I promised Anna I would do right by them and make sure they remembered their mama. And that is what I will do.”
