Coffey Anderson is in mourning after the death of his ex Criscilla Anderson.
In December 2025, Netflix’s Country Ever After star died at the age of 45 following a colon cancer diagnosis.
“My sweet community, if you’re reading this, I’ve finally slipped into the arms of Jesus — peacefully and surrounded by love,” Criscilla wrote via Instagram at the time. “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, “To my family…thank you for loving me so unconditionally. Please take care of one another — my love is still wrapped around you.”
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Coffey and Criscilla got married in 2009 and welcomed three children together during their partnership. Although they were in the midst of a divorce at the time of Criscilla’s death, Coffey couldn’t help but post a moving tribute to the mother of his children.
“Criscilla defined strength and fighter like no other person on the planet,” he wrote via Instagram following her death. “Heaven gained a star today 💔.”
Keep reading to learn more about Criscila and Correy’s relationship:
2008
Before finding success as a choreographer, Criscilla met Coffey at one of the churches where he served as a worship leader. After being introduced through mutual friends, the pair began dating. The couple got married one year later.
May 2018
Criscilla was first diagnosed with colon cancer after doctors attempted to do an emergency colonoscopy. When they couldn’t perform the medical procedure, professionals discovered there was a tumor in the way.
Criscilla said her children with Coffey gave her the motivation to keep fighting.
“These kids, they bring so much joy and love with them. They are the sweetest children,” she told People in November 2019. “When they lay their head down on my shoulder, I just feel so lucky to be their mom. When we are all together, everything is OK again.”
2020
Criscilla and Coffey starred in a Netflix reality show titled Country Ever After. For 12 episodes, cameras rolled as the couple juggled family life, career goals and tests of faith in their relationship.
In a preview for the show, Coffey affectionately referred to his wife as the “baddest woman on the planet.” The show would only last for one season.
2022
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Although Criscilla was declared to be in remission in 2021 following treatment, the cancer returned one year later.
“The thing with cancer is that the chances of it returning are very, very high,” Criscilla told People in February 2022. “That’s why it’s always been important for me to not only celebrate all the victories, but prepare my mind for a bad scan, which takes us right back to the drawing board. It’s almost like I have to treat the cancer like a chronic disease.”
May 2023
After the couple reportedly split in 2022, both Coffey and Criscilla enjoyed a kid-free night out when they attended the 2023 ACM Awards together in Frisco, Texas. The pair were the perfect match as Criscilla wore a black dress and Coffey opted for a black V-neck tee and cowboy boots.
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December 2025
With help from her best friend Lindsey, Criscilla announced her death in a prewritten post via social media.
“To my children — my whole heart. Ethan, you made me a mom. I’m still beside you, cheering you on,” she wrote via Instagram on December 2. “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.”
One day later, Coffey shared his own personal tribute online and proclaimed “#Cancersucks.”
“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,” he wrote via Instagram. “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.”