A renowned Netflix personality and mother of three has shared the news of her own passing through a social media post.
Criscilla Anderson, known for her role in the Netflix reality series Country Ever After, has passed away at the age of 45 after a struggle with colon cancer.
In a heartfelt message posted by her friend Lindsey Villatoro, Criscilla expressed: “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 also penned a touching note to her children, Ethan, Emmarie, Everleigh, and her stepdaughter, Savannah.
“To my children — my whole heart,” she composed.
“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.”
In her message, Criscilla extended her gratitude to her close friends, referring to them as her 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.”
She also expressed appreciation to her family: “To my family…thank you for loving me so unconditional. Please take care of one another — my love is still wrapped around you.”
Criscilla first received her cancer diagnosis in 2018 and experienced remission in 2021, only to be diagnosed again in 2022.
Following her death, her former husband, Coffey Anderson, paid tribute to her by highlighting her remarkable courage and strength.
“Criscilla defined strength and fighter like no other person on the planet,” he remarked.
“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.”