Mama June has taken over the role of a mother for one of her late daughter Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell’s kids. Family sources have revealed that Mama June is currently in custody of Anna’s 11-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn. This comes after Anna’s passing on Saturday following a challenging battle with cancer. Anna had two daughters with two different men, and it’s been reported that the younger child, 8-year-old Kylee, is now living with her biological father, Michael. The family had a prearranged plan for Kylee to move in with her dad in the event of something happening to Anna, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer back in January.
Key Takeaway
Mama June has taken custody of Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell’s 11-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn, following Anna’s passing due to cancer, while the younger daughter, Kylee, is now living with her biological father.
Mama June’s Close Bond with Kaitlyn
According to sources, Kaitlyn shares a very close bond with Mama June, as she is June’s first grandchild. The entire family is in agreement that moving Kaitlyn to her grandmother’s house is the best situation for her. It has also been disclosed that June intends to become Kaitlyn’s legal guardian.
Anna’s Marriage and Eldridge’s Role
It was previously revealed that Anna had secretly married her partner, Eldridge Toney, in March after learning about her cancer diagnosis. Despite not being their biological father, Eldridge has a strong relationship with both Kaitlyn and Kylee and will continue to be involved in their lives. Sources have also mentioned that Kaitlyn and Kylee share a close bond and will continue to see each other.