Anna Cardwell's funeral details revealed as service will include 'special surprise' for children Kai

Publish date: 2024-07-12

MAMA June has somberly announced the details of her daughter Anna Cardwell's funeral following her tragic death from cancer.

Anna, herself a mom of two, died after a battle with stage four cancer late Saturday night in June's home at age 29.

June, 44, opened her arms to fans who want to attend Anna's funeral service.

She wrote on Facebook on Sunday: "Anna’s services are as followed for anyone who would like to come and say goodbye.

"Please be respectful to our family as this is a lot for her girls and us as a family."

"Thank you for everyone reaching out to the family. We see you and we love you."

FANS SEND THEIR PRAYERS

Fans flooded the announcement with well wishes for the grieving family.

"Praying for y’all! My heart breaks for her babies and for her family!" one comment read.

"Praying so big for everyone. Anna will be missed so so much!" another person wrote.

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Anna is survived by her two daughters - Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, seven - the latter she shared with her ex-husband Michael, the former is from a past relationship.

Anna is also survived by three sisters - Alana, Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird, 23, and Jessica "Chubbs" Shannon, 26, who fans have watched on the family's multiple reality shows.

Anna was estranged from June - who tied the knot in January with Justin Stroud, 35 - for many years, although the duo reconciled when Anna got sick.

'PLANNING SOMETHING SPECIAL'

June has kept fans updated on social media with how her family is coping and with other intimate details about the loss of Anna.

On Sunday, she shared a lengthy video message via TikTok just hours after personally breaking the tragic news.

She was sobbing and shared a heartbreaking update on the funeral and Anna's last moments.

A devastated June told the camera: "Hey ya'll, I hate that I'm even making this post. The time has come.

"Anna passed away peacefully in my home at 11:12 p.m. last night.

"Actually, at 11 o'clock, but she was pronounced [dead] at 11:12.

"She died peacefully in my home with her sisters, with myself with [June's husband] Justin, [Anna's boyfriend] Eldridge and her children- and other family members."

"She loved every one of ya'll. That b**** gave one hell of a fight for ten months.

"And she won her battle because she is no longer suffering," June continued, patting her chest as her eyes welled.

"She lived in my home [for] three weeks and one day.

"I'm glad that she felt comfortable, and I just wanna say, continue prayers for our family during this difficult time, and we will update ya'll..."

June continued by making a request- that no flowers be sent as she is planning something special for Anna's two children.

"We are asking that no flowers be sent to the funeral home because we are going to be setting up some stuff for [Anna's two daughters.] Kaitlyn and Kylee for their future like Anna wanted."

"Just know that she's up in heaven dancing because ya'll loved that."

June then took a moment as she was crying and had to steady herself before concluding: "We love you guys."

DEVASTATING LOSS

June's eldest daughter died late Saturday night, and the mom-of-four confirmed the heartbreaking news one day later via Facebook.

She wrote: "With the breaking heart, we are announcing that [Anna] is no longer with us. 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 continue prayers and thoughts for our family during this difficult time," she concluded.

Anna was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in January.

In July, the star shared that her daughter's diagnosis was terminal.

"For me, it's an emotional rollercoaster sometimes," she told Entertainment Tonight.

"Mentally, it's always on my mind. We know it's terminal."

June added: "She's Stage 4. She's not gonna go into remission. We've all accepted that, so I just tell people one day at a time 'cause you never know."

Upon her death, Mama June's husband, Justin, posted a photo on his Instagram Feed to also announce the death of his step-daughter.

The picture showed the whole family sitting on what appeared to be the set of the TLC show, which many other family members have shared.

He captioned the post: "Please keep our family in your prayers as we lost one of our angels last night. She passed away last night in our home peacefully with the people that was important to her.

"Please be respectful and we will keep y’all updated with everything. We love you Anna Banana."

ANNA'S HEALTH TURN

Anna appeared on her family's hit television shows, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Toddlers & Tiaras.

She was also an influencer and went by the nickname Chickadee.

Anna stayed out of the spotlight following her stints on the TLC shows, but made headlines in March 2023 when her cancer diagnosis became public.

Ahead of her diagnosis, Anna complained she had been suffering with stomach pains in January.

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