
"Family Struggles with Acceptance and Reality During Cancer Battle and College Decision"
Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's family revealed that she struggled to accept the reality of her terminal cancer diagnosis, leading to difficulties in preparing for her passing. Despite her family's efforts to help her get her affairs in order, Cardwell resisted facing the truth. She passed away at the age of 29 after battling stage 4 adrenal carcinoma for 10 months, leaving behind two young daughters. Her family, including her famous sister Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, expressed their grief and vowed to keep her memory alive. Shannon was granted temporary custody of Cardwell's eldest daughter after her death.












