Mama June's daughter Chickadee 'secretly married' ahead of tragic death at 29
Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell secretly married Eldridge Toney following her cancer diagnosis a new report has confirmed.
Chickadee tragically passed away on Saturday at the age of 29 following her battle with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma after her stage four diagnosis back in January. Now PEOPLE report that Anna secretly wed her partner on March 4 in Wilkinson County, Georgia with the outlet reportedly having obtained a copy of the marriage licence.
Anna and Eldridge first began dating back in 2017 following her divorce from ex-husband Michael Cardwell who she shared daughter Kylee Madison with after they welcomed the baby girl in 2015. She was also mother to another daughter, Kaitlyn Elizabeth, who she gave birth to back in 2012.
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Mama June Shannon announced her daughter's tragic death on Instagram on Sunday. Sharing a picture of the family she wrote: "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.
Strictly's Molly Rainford and Tyler West fuel romance rumours while on tour"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 will be updating y’all with more information as we get it today." Meanwhile her famous sister, Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, also shared her sadness with a statement to fans.
She wrote: "This is one post I wish I didn’t have to make. Last night we all surrounded Anna with love and let her know it was okay to go. Unfortunately around 11 pm Anna took her last breath. 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 and still is. Lord please wrap your arms around her 2 babies and our family as the next couple of days will make this all a reality."
She then continued as she expressed her devastation that her sister would not be there to see her achieve milestones in her life. She added: "I would’ve loved for you to get to see me graduate college but I know you will forever cheer me on in heaven!" she wrote.
"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! The sky looks a little bit different today. We will always love you Anna. You hit me hard with his one Anna but I know your in a better place now and pain free forever!"