Criscilla Anderson, known for the 2020 Netflix reality series “Country Ever After,” has died after a years‑long battle with colon cancer. Before her passing she prepared a posthumous message that was shared publicly by her friend Lindsey Villatoro on Instagram.
- Fast Facts: Star of Netflix’s Country Ever After (2020)
- Diagnosed with colon cancer in 2018; remission in 2021, recurrence in 2022
- Left a written farewell addressed to her four children: Ethan, Savannah, Emmarie and Everleigh
- Statement was published to her Instagram by friend Lindsey Villatoro on Dec. 3
- Formerly married to country musician Coffey Anderson
In the message, Anderson wrote that she had “finally slipped into the arms of Jesus — peacefully and surrounded by love,” and urged those who loved her not to remain in darkness. She reassured her children: “When a moment feels warm, familiar, or too beautiful to be coincidence — that’s me. I’m still mothering you. I’m still yours.”
Anderson thanked the “circle of women” who supported her through treatment and asked family and friends to care for one another: “Please take care of one another — my love is still wrapped around you. Be gentle with each other. Hold my children close. And remember: heaven isn’t as far away as it feels.”
Her illness timeline was shared publicly: first diagnosed in 2018, declared in remission in 2021, then facing a recurrence in 2022 that required renewed treatment. Throughout, Anderson remained a public figure for fans of the Netflix series in which she starred alongside then‑husband Coffey Anderson.
The Legacy
Criscilla Anderson’s public life and legacy are defined by a few clear achievements that endeared her to fans:
- Star of Netflix reality show “Country Ever After” (2020), which introduced her family to a national audience.
- A devoted mother of four who used her platform to share candid moments of family life and illness.
- Her final, carefully prepared message — a testament to her faith and the bonds she nurtured with loved ones.
Social Response and Tributes
Former husband Coffey Anderson honored Criscilla publicly, calling her a model of strength: she “defined strength and fighter like no other person on the planet,” he said. Lindsey Villatoro — who posted Criscilla’s note — and many fans flooded social media with condolences, photos, prayers and memories. Fellow cast members and viewers of “Country Ever After” expressed grief and gratitude for her openness about motherhood and illness.
No public funeral or memorial details have been announced at this time. Family and close friends have asked for privacy as they grieve and make arrangements.
If you or someone you know is processing grief after a public figure’s passing, consider reaching out to supportive friends, family or a mental health professional for help.
Original Instagram post (shared by Lindsey Villatoro): “My sweet community, if you’re reading this, I’ve finally slipped into the arms of Jesus — peacefully and surrounded by love… When a moment feels warm, familiar, or too beautiful to be coincidence — that’s me. I’m still mothering you. I’m still yours.”
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