Mama June Shannon is opening up about mourning the lack of her eldest daughter, Anna Cardwell.
“My mind is so emotionally and mentally mindf–ked right now,” Shannon, 44, shared in a social media video on Monday, December 11. “It’s so quiet in here, the machines aren’t running, [Anna’s] not sitting in here watching cooking shows, and it’s just so quiet. The chair that she was in, nobody is sitting in it right now because it has a blanket and a pillow that she used, and that’s where she passed away at.”
Shannon printed by means of Instagram on Sunday, December 10, that Cardwell died at age 29. Information broke in March that Cardwell was once identified with degree IV most cancers, and Shannon introduced in July that her daughter’s most cancers was once terminal.
“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,” Shannon captioned a circle of relatives photograph on Sunday with daughters Jessica, 27, Lauryn, 23, and Alana, 18. Her husband, Justin Stroud, and Anna’s husband, Eldridge Toney, had been additionally pictured.
Cardwell is survived through daughters Kaitlyn, 11, whose father’s identification isn't publicly recognized, and Kylee, 8, whom she shared with ex-husband Michael Cardwell.
Shannon famous on Monday that it was once Anna’s want to have her memorial live-streamed for enthusiasts by means of TikTok, however the circle of relatives will as an alternative be “opening up” the provider to the general public.
“At [the] White Columns funeral home in Gordon, Georgia, we are allowing y’all to come from 2 to 3 o’clock for visitation,” she shared. “At 3 o’clock, her service will happen … it will be a short but amazing service.”
The provider will characteristic “so many of [Anna’s] songs” and a efficiency of her favourite dance through her circle of relatives. Shannon went on to invite for assist getting her daughter’s TikTok account to one million fans earlier than the Wednesday, December 13, funeral provider.
“We’re just gonna celebrate Anna’s life and do it like she wanted to, go out with a bang,” Shannon concluded. “We love you guys and hopefully, we see some of y’all there.”
Following her sister’s demise, Alana posted an emotional tribute by means of Instagram. “This is one post I wish I didn’t have to make 💔,” the Little toddlers & Tiaras alum started in her long message. “Last night we all surrounded Anna with love & let her know it was OK to go. Unfortunately, around 11 p.m., Anna took her last breath.”
Alana referred to as Anna a “fighter,” including, “Lord please wrap your arms around her 2 babies & our family as the next couple of days will make this all a reality 🥹. I’m so glad that you waited til I was home to take your last breath! I would’ve loved for you to get to see me graduate college, but I know you will forever cheer me on in heaven! We will all make sure your legacy lives on forever. And I promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left!”