Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell’s family Pays Tribute After Her Death
The reality star’s daughter Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, the older sister of Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, has died following a 10-month cancer battle. She was 29. Anna confirmed in March on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma, a cancer of the adrenal glands. She later underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and documented her health battle on social media.
As Anna went through her cancer treatments, she was able to attend a major event for their family: Alana’s high school graduation in May. Following her passing, all her sisters shared their own personal tributes to her. Alana, 18 wrote, “Last night we all surrounded Anna with love & let her know it was okay to go. Unfortunately around 11pm Anna took her last breathe. Anna was in so much pain last night but now as a family we all know she is at peace now. I really don’t know what to say as my heart is completely broken. Watching my 29 year old sister this last year battle this horrible disease hasn’t been easy. Anna was a fighter & still is.”
In addition to Alana and their mom, Anna is also survived by her sisters Jessica “Chubbs” Shannon, 27, and Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird, 23, partner Eldridge Toney and daughters Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, 7.
Read the family’s tributes to Anna below:
Remembering Anna
