A Netflix star and mom-of-four announced her own death in a post on social media.
Criscilla Anderson sadly passed away at the age of 45, following a battle with colon cancer.
Sharing a post via her friend, Lindsey Villatoro's account, Criscilla - who starred in Netflix reality show Country Ever After - wrote: "My sweet community, If you’re reading this, I’ve finally slipped into the arms of Jesus — peacefully and surrounded by love.
"Please don’t stay in the darkness of this moment. I fought hard and I loved deeply. I am not gone… I’m Home."
Criscilla continued the heartfelt statement by writing directly to her children - Ethan, Emmarie and Everleigh, as well as her stepdaughter, Savannah.
"To my children — my whole heart," she wrote.
"Ethan, you made me a mom. I’m still beside you, cheering you on.
"Savannah, my bonus girl — you were a gift God knew I needed.
"Emmarie, my Jesus-loving dancer — keep dancing through every season.
"Everleigh, my bright spark — chase your dreams boldly and without fear.
"My babies… I am watching over you. When a moment feels warm, familiar, or too beautiful to be coincidence — that’s me. I’m still mothering you. I’m still yours. #everybutterfly."
Criscilla continued: "To my circle of women — my sisters.
"Thank you for holding me when I couldn’t stand, wiping my tears, taking me to appointments, and making me laugh. You were God’s hands in my life for years.
"To my family…thank you for loving me so unconditional. Please take care of one another — my love is still wrapped around you."
Criscilla was first diagnosed with cancer back in 2018, before going into remission in 2021.
She was later diagnosed again in 2022.
Criscilla's ex-husband, Coffey Anderson, shared a post following her passing, describing her as having defined 'strength and fighter'.
"Criscilla defined strength and fighter like no other person on the planet," he said.
"Heaven gained a star today.
"She said before she passed, 'if you see a butterfly, that will be me. If you miss me, a butterfly will show up. Remember….I’ll be there with you.
"We miss you already. Our hearts are shattered. Our minds are jumbled. Our lives will never be the same. The house is quieter because you’re missing. The babies are resilient and strong as ever. We did good with them.
"So, dance your heart out on the beach in heaven. No more pain, no colostomy bag, no more neuropathy, no chemo, or radiation and you can eat as much dessert as you want with no calories.
"I’m glad you get to meet the two babies we lost…
"I love you more. 143."
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