'I was holding her hand': Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell's husband details her last moments and dying wish
GORDON, GEORGIA: Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell's husband, Eldridge Toney, has revealed the heart-wrenching details of the reality star's final moments as she battled stage 4 cancer.
Anna, Mama June Shannon's eldest daughter, died on Saturday, December 9, surrounded by loved ones.
Eldridge Toney opens up about wife Anna Cardwell's last breath
Eldridge told OK! Magazine, "Everyone was crying and freaking out, because we all knew what was happening," He recounted how he tried to remain calm for Anna, holding her hand and comforting her as she took her last breath.
"I did my best to be calm for her. I rubbed my hands through her hair, held her hand and told her it was going to be OK."
In the days leading up to her death, Anna and Eldridge had a heartfelt conversation, saying their goodbyes.
Eldridge shared Anna's dying wish, stating, "Her dying wish was for her girls to grow up knowing who their mother was. And I promised I would do right by the girls always. I will spend my life doing right by Anna and the girls."
Anna left behind two daughters, Kaitlyn and Kylee, aged 11 and 8, respectively. Kaitlyn's father's identity has been kept private, while Kylee's father is Michael, Anna's ex.
Alana Thompson says sister Anna Cardwell is in a 'better place'
Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson, the former child star of 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,' took to Instagram on Sunday, December 10, to share a heartfelt tribute to her sister, Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, who tragically died after battling stage 4 cancer.
In an emotional post accompanied by a photo of Anna surrounded by their family, Alana expressed the difficulty of making the heartbreaking announcement.
She shared that the family surrounded Anna with love, letting her know it was okay to go.
Anna took her last breath around 11 pm, and Alana described her sister's passing as a moment of peace, acknowledging the pain Anna endured during her illness.
She wrote, "This is 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," Thompson began in the caption alongside a photo of her late sister and their entire family.
"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. I really don't know what to say as my heart is completely broken," the reality star revealed of Cradwell's stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
"Watching my 29-year-old sister this last year battle this horrible disease hasn't been easy. Anna was a fighter & still is. Lord, please wrap your arms around her 2 babies & our family, as the next couple of days will make this all a reality," she wrote.
"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," she continued.
"And I promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left!" Thompson concluded.
"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 you're in a better place now and pain-free forever!" she said.
