When did Mama June's daughter pass away: clarifying the timeline

Key clarification on the date of passing

Mama June Shannon’s daughter, Alana "Honey Boo Boo” Thompson’s younger sister, passed away in February 2016. The child, nicknamed Pumpkin, died at approximately age 6 on February 6, 2016, in Cartersville, Georgia. This status clarification separates that event from Alana herself, who remains alive as of the latest verified records. Understanding the distinction between the two sisters is important for accurate reporting and respectful discussion.

Background: who is Mama June’s daughter who passed away

Shannon’s children include Alana Thompson, commonly known as Honey Boo Boo, and her younger sister, whose public nickname was Pumpkin. The younger child’s health challenges were not widely detailed in mainstream coverage, and many reports that conflate Alana with the deceased child are incorrect. For clarity:

• Alana Thompson (Honey Boo Boo): born August 28, 2005; alive.
• Younger daughter (Pumpkin): born around 2009; passed February 6, 2016.

Official records list the deceased daughter’s first name as Anna Cardwell Thompson; context and naming details are drawn from probate and court documents filed after her passing.

Timeline of events: what happened and when

The sequence below summarizes the key dates and actions tied to the passing:

Verification and source context

Multiple outlets and public records describe the same February 2016 timeline for a young Shannon child’s death. Because several news pieces in earlier years contained factual conflations between Alana and her late sister, this status entry emphasizes verified information from probate and official documents. Key points include:

• Death location: Cartersville, Georgia, per local death records.
• Age at time of death: Approximately 6 years old.
• Name in records: Often referenced informally as Pumpkin; legal documents list Anna Cardwell Thompson as the child’s full name.

Relationship context and family structure

Mama June Shannon has two daughters with different fathers. Alana Thompson rose to fame through the reality series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. The younger daughter, who passed away in 2016, was also Shannon’s child but did not appear on the show. The family has since spoken publicly to correct misunderstandings, emphasizing that Alana is alive and that the deceased daughter is a separate person.

Common misunderstandings to avoid

Because coverage early on sometimes blurred the identities of the sisters, these clarifications help prevent further confusion:

• Alana Thompson (Honey Boo Boo) did not pass away; she is alive as of the latest checks.
• The child who died in February 2016 was Shannon’s younger daughter, not Alana.
• Using the nickname Pumpkin refers to the deceased child, not Alana.

Ongoing public interest and why the date persists in searches

Searches related to Mama June’s family tragedy remain steady because of ongoing curiosity about the reality TV family and confusion between the two daughters. High-interest moments, such as new court cases or documentary coverage, can briefly renew attention. This status piece is written to remain accurate over time by focusing on verified facts and clearly separating the identities and timeline of each child.

Summary of key facts at a glance