Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell's Family Tributes After Her Death

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, the oldest daughter of June “Mama June” Shannon, died at 29 years old on December 9, 2023, after a 10-month-long battle with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. Mama June took to social media to share the tragic news one day later.

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“With the breaking heart, we are announcing that @annamarie35 is no longer with us. She passed away in my home last night peacefully at 11:12 PM,” the reality star’s Instagram post read.

Following the announcement, Anna’s sisters, Alana, Jessica and Lauryn, took to Instagram with their own sweet tributes. Keep scrolling to see how the Shannon family remembered Anna.

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Mama June Shannon

In her announcement post, Mama June added, “[Anna] gave one hell of a fight for 10 months she passed away with her family around her 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.”

Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Shannon

Youngest sister Alana paid tribute to Anna on Instagram, writing that it was “one post I wish I didn’t have to make.”

“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,” Alana began. “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.”

Alana also asked that the “Lord please wrap your arms” around Anna’s two daughters, Kaitlyn and Kylee, and the Shannon family.

“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,” Alana wrote. “And i promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left! The sky looks a little bit different today. We will always love you Anna. You hit me hard with this one Anna but i know your in a better place now and pain free forever!”

Jessica ‘Chubbs’ Shannon

June’s second oldest daughter, Jessica, remembered her sister with her own announcement post on Instagram.

“Everyone it hurts so say this but We lost @annamarie35 last night ! It’s hard to think that my sister is gone she was so young and had a bright future ahead of her,” she wrote. “She will always be with us and we love and miss her already !! Y’all keep our family and them two sweet baby of hers in your prayers !! Anna I love you and just know we got Katilyn and Kylee for you they will be taken care of.”

Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird

Lauryn chose to remember Anna with a collection of photos on her Instagram Stories, including one from an early round of chemotherapy. She also shared family photos from her baby shower during her pregnancy with son Bentley and Mama June’s wedding to Justin Stroud. Lauryn also posted a photo from a “fashion show” Anna sent her.