What happened to Aunt Francis from Chrisley Knows Best?

CHRISLEY Knows Best is a reality TV show that follows a wealthy, Southern family as they navigate life, love, and parenting.

The family was forced to mourn the death of their beloved Aunt Francis who passed away on March 17, 2022.

Instagram/Todd ChrisleyNanny Faye (left) and Aunt Francie were always up to some sort of mischief when they were together[/caption]

What happened to Aunt Francis from Chrisley Knows Best?

Aunt Francis died at the age of 85 years old, after battling cancer since November 2020.

Aunt Francis was a common character on the show and was often seen up to hilarious antics with her sister Nanny Faye, who is Todd Chrisley’s mother.

Some highlights of her time on the show included her shenanigans with Nanna Faye with whom she shared laughs, took a burlesque class, and patrolled the neighborhood in police uniforms.

Other episodes featured Aunt Francis being lectured by Todd about STDs before taking a cruise together, gambling together, and taste-testing wine flights.

Todd Chrisley took to Instagram on March 17, sharing the news of her death and his family’s pain.

“It’s with great sadness that I share the news that we lost my aunt Francis today but with joy to announce that she is with our Heavenly Father,” he shared.

“She was one of the most amazing women ever and my mother’s best friend, please keep us all in your prayers.” 

While Chrisley didn’t state an official cause of death, the family is asking for donations to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

In addition to her Chrisley Knows Best family, she leaves behind two children of her own, Denise and Tim Ingram who gave her five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Who is the Chrisley family?

The Chrisley family is a family from Georgia who have a reality TV show, featuring husband-and-wife duo Todd and Julie Chrisley, and their children.

Todd Chrisley is a real-estate mogul in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Two of the children, Lindsie and Kyle, are from Todd’s first marriage.

Together, the two share Chase, Savannah, and Grayson.

They are also raising Kyle’s daughter, Chloe, due to personal reasons shared on the show.

Todd’s mother, Nanny Faye Chrisley, also resides in the household with them.

How can I watch Chrisley Knows Best?

You can catch Chrisley Knows Best on YouTube TV, Sling, Peacock, and on the USA Network.

It airs at 8:30pm ET on Thursdays on the USA Network,