After the tragic passing of Mama June's daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, it's reported that Mama June is now looking after Anna's 11 year old daughter Kaitlyn.
The reality star shared the heartbreaking news of Anna's death from terminal cancer on Instagram on 10 December, leaving her family devastated.
Anna was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer in January and sadly passed away at home on Saturday night. TMZ reports that Mama June is currently caring for Anna's eldest child, Kaitlyn, while Anna's younger child, eight year old Kylee, is living with her biological father, Michael.
It is claimed that the plan was always for Kylee to live with her dad if anything happened to Anna. Meanwhile, Kaitlyn and Mama June have a "very close bond", which is why the family reportedly agrees that Kaitlyn should live with her nan. Mama June is reportedly planning to become Kaitlyn's legal guardian.
OK! has contacted Mama June's representatives for comment.
Mama June shared the sad news of Anna's passing on social media. She posted a family picture and 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."
"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. We love y'all and continued prayers and thoughts for our family doing this difficult time #mamajune #prayers #cancersucks #family."
Anna was diagnosed with stage four adrenal carcinoma in January, after she went to the doctor with stomach pains. Tests revealed cancer in her liver, kidney and lung.
The Mayo Clinic explains that adrenal cancer is a rare disease that starts in the small glands on top of your kidneys. It can happen at any age.
Anna is said to have gotten married to her partner Eldridge Toney on March 4 in Wilkinson County, Georgia, while undergoing chemotherapy.
She is said to have wanted to get married whilst she still felt well enough to do so, and she made the decision following her devastating cancer diagnosis.
It's reported Anna's sister Pumpkin's husband acted as the officiant during the nuptials, which were filmed for their mother's reality show, Mama June: From Not to Hot.
Anna was mother to daughters Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, eight, from a previous relationship, and she had been trying to start a family with Toney, but suffered four miscarriages.
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