Since 2019, Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon and her husband, Josh Efird, have had been the sole providers and caretakers for Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson. Viewers of Mama June: Road to Redemption have seen the decline in the relationship between Alana and her mother. After Mama June became overwhelmed in her drug addiction, Lauryn stepped in
Mama June Shannon broke her silence about Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon having custody of Alana Thompson after a court date in April. Pumpkin has been raising Alana for years since Mama June and her ex-boyfriend, Geno Doak, spiraled into an out-of-control drug addiction. Not only is Alana living with Pumpkin, but their sister, Jessica Shannon, is
It has been a whirlwind few years for Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon and her husband, Josh Efird. The couple has been raising Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson since 2019 when she took guardianship over the teenager while their mom, Mama June Shannon, spiraled into drug addiction. Now, Alana is permanently Pumpkin’s responsibility as she was granted