June "Mama June" Shannon is remembering her late daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell.
The Here Comes Honey Boo Boo alum told fans she’s still grieving on the two-year anniversary of Anna's 2023 death at the age of 29 after a 10-month cancer battle, even if it isn’t always evident on social media.
"Okay guys, as y’all may or may not know, today is the second anniversary that Anna has not been with us—aka Chickadee—and I’m gonna tell y’all right now, just like I prefaced a video on TikTok and on Facebook, f--k you," Mama June began a video posted to Instagram Dec. 9. "Just ‘cause I’m not on here boo-hooing doesn’t mean I don’t have bad days. Don’t mean I’m not a f--king emotional wreck half the damn time."
The 46-year-old went on to explain that the loss of a child created an "up and down scale" before encouraging her followers to "show love to Anna's social media pages" and share their favorite memories of her late daughter.
"Anna loved the f--king spotlight," Mama June said. "Anna loved being on TV."
She went on, "One of the famous memories I had of her was towards probably the end when she made fun of me while we were filming—because I didn't have time to go get my feet done because we were taking care of her for 10 months—for how long my fingernails were and how crusty my f--king feet were."
In addition to her own grieving process, Mama June also shared insight into how Anna's daughters Kaitlyn, 12, and Kylee, 9, have been doing following their mom's passing.
"It has been a rough time," she shared. "They had to go and get up and go to school and think about, 'I don't have my mama here today.'"
The mother of four—who has been open about her addiction issues over the years—finished her video by saying that it "bothers" her that her daughter is no longer alive and said that dealing with her death has been even more difficult that her addiction journey.
"Anna should be here," she said. "Losing a child is one of the hardest things I've ever went through in my whole entire life even outside of drug addiction."
Keep reading to see how Anna's family has honored her after her passing...
Remembering Anna
Anna "Chickadee" Caldwell, the eldest daughter of June "Mama June" Shannon, died Dec. 9 at age 29 after a cancer battle. Her mom wrote on Facebook that she passed away in her home surrounded by "her family and the people that she wanted around her."
"This was our last family photo together that we will always treasure," she added. "We love you Anna."
June "Mama June" Shannon
"She gave one hell of a fight for 10 months," Anna's mom, star of WE tv's Mama June: From Not to Hot, said on Instagram about her battle with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. "We love y’all and continued prayers and thoughts for our family doing this difficult time #mamajune #prayers #cancersucks #family."
Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson
Anna's little sister, star of Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, who later appeared with her mom on Mama June: From Not to Hot, wrote on her Instagram, "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. Unfortunately around 11pm Anna took her last breathe."
She continued, "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 & 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."
Amid her cancer treatments, Anna was able to watch her little sister graduate from high school. Alana is now in college.
"I’m so glad that you waited til I was home to take your last breath!" the 18-year-old wrote. "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. And i promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left!"
Alana continued, "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!"
Alana's sister wrote on her Instagram Stories, "Fly high sweet angel."
She also shared a message of condolences from WE tv, who produces her mom's reality show, asking, “How do I bounce back from this one.”
Jessica "Chubbs" Shannon
Everyone it hurts so say this but We lost @annamarie35 last night!" Anna's sister wrote on her Instagram. "It’s hard to think that my sister is gone she was so young and had a bright future ahead of here. She will always be with us and we love and miss her already!!"
Jessica continued, "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."