Eldridge Toney, the husband of the late Anna Cardwell, has chosen to honor his beloved wife with a memorial tattoo. Anna tragically passed away in early December 2023, and since then, the family has experienced significant changes. Now, Toney has found a meaningful way to pay tribute to Anna. Keep reading for all the details and a glimpse of his heartfelt tattoo.
The news of Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s passing was met with great sadness. She had been battling stage 4 adrenal carcinoma for almost a year, undergoing various treatments. Unfortunately, her body eventually succumbed to the illness. Anna’s mother, Mama June Shannon, had previously disclosed that Anna’s cancer was terminal. However, it was only in early December that the situation took a turn for the worse. The family had one final trip together in Anna’s honor, and shortly after their return, her sisters and Aunt Doe Doe took to social media to request prayers. Tragically, Anna passed away soon after.
Anna left behind two daughters, Kylee and Kaitlyn, as well as her husband, Eldridge Toney. It was surprising to many as Anna and Eldridge had been together for several years but had never formally married. Anna was previously married to Michael Cardwell, with whom she had Kylee. They divorced in 2017, around the time she met Eldridge. It appears that Anna and Eldridge tied the knot shortly after her cancer diagnosis, and these events will unfold in the upcoming season of Family Crisis. Interestingly, Anna’s obituary and memorial listed her last name as “Toney” instead of “Cardwell.”
Now, Eldridge has taken a permanent step to express his love for Anna Cardwell. He proudly showcased a memorial tattoo on his Instagram, dedicated to his late wife. The tattoo features the words “Together forever, never apart,” separated by roses and a heart-shaped pocket watch wrapped in thorns. Inside the watch, Anna’s name and their wedding date are inscribed. Below that, the tattoo concludes with the phrase, “Maybe in distance but never in Heart.” Eldridge made sure to credit the tattoo artist in his post.
The love and loss of Anna Cardwell have deeply affected the entire family. However, they have faced criticism for allegedly exploiting Anna’s passing for personal gain. Currently, Mama June has custody of Anna’s eldest daughter, Kaitlyn, leading some to believe that she is using and profiting from the situation. Anna’s ex-husband, Michael Cardwell, strongly believes that he is the best suited to raise Kaitlyn and intends to challenge Mama June for custody. Michael is currently raising Kylee, his only child with Anna, and it seems logical to keep the sisters together during this challenging time.