Where is Anna Cardwell's daughter Katilyn now? Fans slam Mama June amid WEtv star's kid's 'homeschool' speculations
GORDON, GEORGIA: 'Mama June: Family Crisis' star Anna Cardwell's daughter, Katilyn, is currently resides with her grandmother Mama June Shannon and step-grandfather Justin Stroud. Following Anna's demise, June was granted custody of Kaitlyn, becoming her legal guardian. Critics persistently target June over her parenting skills, particularly as Katilyn frequently appears in multiple live and social media videos featuring the reality star. Concerns among fans have escalated due to June's history of drug abuse and relationships with individuals with alleged criminal backgrounds.
In a recent revelation, June's husband Justin mentioned he had been on vacation in Panama City. Critics questioned whether the couple had enrolled Kaitlyn in school. However, a Reddit user claimed that June has 'homeschooled' Katilyn. A critic claimed in a thread, "June pulled her out of the private school that Michael pays for. So the girls don’t even get to see each other at school. They “home school” her. The youngest is still enrolled at the private school."
This revelation left numerous fans stunned, with some expressing concern about June's ability to provide a proper education. A social media user commented, "Oh god, they homeschool?? There’s not a snowballs chance in hell that they’re giving her the proper education. I doubt she even has a clean, quiet spot to do school work in. That makes me even sadder for that poor girl."
Another internet user penned, "Someone needs to rescue that child. The only reason June would take Anna’s daughter I believe is for monetary gain. She shows no love towards any of her children or grandchildren." "Homeschool? Jesus! June is functionally illiterate. That poor kid doesn’t stand a chance, added another person.
Another follower wrote, "She did that so she couldn't tell her teachers just WHAT is going on in June's house. Remember Anna told her teachers and that's how June got caught!!!!"
Anna Cardwell's ex-Michael pays for Katilyn's school fees
Anna Cardwell's ex-husband Michael Cardwell had been a 'stable and consistent part' of his stepdaughter Katilyn's life. He stepped in as her father and took the responsibility of Katilyn. However, Michael wanted to be with Katilyn more and started a custody battle with Mama June after Anna's death from cancer at 29.
According to the court documents obtained by RadarOnline, Michael explained his role as a father figure for Kaitlyn "even years after his divorce" from Anna in May 2020. In the documents, Michael also revealed that he was funding Kaitlyn's tuition at a Christian academy in Irvington, Georgia.
The registration fee at the school is $325 per student with an additional tuition of $3870, which accounts for $90 weekly according to the 2023-2024 school tuition rate sheet for the academy.
Mama June to face Michael Cardwell in court over Katilyn's custody
Mama June Shannon and her late daughter Anna Cardwell's ex-husband Michael Cardwell had been involved in the messy custody battle of Katilyn. The duo are reportedly set to soon face each other in court as "the case is hereby set for hearing on the 16th today of April 2024 at 9 am," as reported by the Sun.
However, Katilyn's alleged father Caleb Clark is also reportedly involved in the custody battle. Caleb previously requested to be involved in the proceedings over the 11-year-old. Michael currently has custody of his and Anna's daughter, daughter Kylee. Michael has recently claimed in court documents that he is the best to care for his daughter's half-sister.
How many kids does Anna Cardwell have?
'Mama June' star Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell had two daughters. The reality star died on December 9, 2023, at her mom, Mama June Shannon's, home months after being diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer in January.
The reality star welcomed her first daughter, Kaitlyn Elizabeth, on July 26, 2012. However, she kept the father's identity private. She welcomed her second daughter, Kylee Madison, with her then-husband Michael on December 9, 2015. She died on her younger daughter Kylee's 8th birthday surrounded by her close family members.
The reality also wanted to have kids with her current husband Eldridge Toney.
