A final message, penned with heartbreaking clarity, announced the passing of Criscilla Anderson at the age of 45. The beloved star of “Country Ever After” succumbed to a seven-year battle with colon cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love and a poignant farewell.
The news was shared through her Instagram account, a platform now holding her final words – a statement written before her death. It spoke of a peaceful transition, a surrender to a greater love: “If you’re reading this, I’ve finally slipped into the arms of Jesus — peacefully and surrounded by love.”
Her message wasn’t one of sorrow, but of enduring connection. She urged those left behind to embrace light, recalling her fierce fight and the depth of her affection. “I fought hard and I loved deeply. I am not gone… I’m Home.”
Criscilla’s love extended most profoundly to her three children, Ethan, Emmarie, and Everleigh. She assured them of her continued presence, promising to watch over them, to manifest in moments of warmth and beauty. “When a moment feels warm, familiar, or too beautiful to be coincidence — that’s me. I’m still mothering you. I’m still yours.”
Her final request was simple, yet profound: kindness. She asked for gentleness towards one another, for her children to be held close, and for the remembrance that hope exists even in the darkest times. “Be gentle with each other. Hold my children close. And remember: heaven isn’t as far away as it feels.”
Criscilla shared thirteen years of marriage with country artist Coffey Anderson, a union that began in 2009 and produced their three children. She also embraced the role of stepmother to Coffey’s daughter, Savannah, from a previous relationship. Their journey concluded with Coffey filing for divorce in 2022.
Her words, a testament to faith and unwavering love, remain as a powerful echo of a life lived fully and a spirit that continues to embrace those she left behind. “I love you all. Always.— Criscilla.”
