‘Chrisley Knows Best’: Todd Chrisley’s Crushing Loss — Aunt Francis Ingram Dead at 85

Chrisley Knows Best star Todd Chrisley shares some very sad family news about his Aunt Francis Ingram. Todd revealed the entire family is mourning as Aunt Francis passed. She’s the sister of his beloved mother, Nanny Faye Chrisley.

Chrisley Knows Best: Todd Chrisley Shares Sad News About Francis Ingram

Fans of the reality series became very fond of Todd’s Aunt Francis Ingram. Throughout their series, viewers enjoyed watching his mother, Nanny Faye, banter with her sister Francis.

Some of Faye and Francis’s most memorable episodes include the two partaking in a burlesque dance class. Another was them enjoying a wine-tasting flight alongside Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley.

Todd’s Aunt Francis appeared on the USA reality series throughout the years. Fans often find much amusement in Nanny’s senior adventures with sister Francis Ingram.

But, in November of 2020, Aunt Francis became noticeably absent from the Chrisley Knows Best series. So her absence set fans into a state of worry.

Todd Chrisley’s brother Randy soon revealed to fans that Frances had taken ill and was not doing well. He revealed that she was battling cancer and would be undergoing surgery.

Fans immediately began sending prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to Aunt Francis.  But, unfortunately, things began to take a downward turn for Francis Ingram.

Todd Chrisley Pays Tribute To His Aunt Francis

On Thursday, March 17 the same day Francis Ingram passed away, Todd Chrisley shared the bad news with the family’s fans.

Chrisley Knows Best star, Todd Chrisley, said “with great sadness” that he and the family “lost my Aunt Francis today”. He also said it was a joy “that she is with our Heavenly Father”.

Chrisley Knows Best: Francis Ingram - Faye Chrisley

Todd also called her “one of the most amazing women” and said she was his mom’s “best friend”. Todd also asked fans to please keep their family in their prayers.

One commenter said, “So sorry to hear this news”. They added that they “adore Aunt Francis and Nanny’s shenanigans!” Another said, “This is so sad” and worried that “Nanny Faye will be lost without her partner in crime”.

Chrisley Knows Best Family Bonds

Chrisley Knows Best first began airing in 2013. The popular USA reality series focuses on the lives of Todd Chrisley and his family. And his mother and her sister were important to the family dynamic.

Francis Ingram and sister Faye were two of 14 children born and raised in South Carolina. Now, of those many siblings, only Nanny Faye is still alive.

After high school, Francis relocated to Atlanta where she met her husband, Ray Ingram. They were still married when he passed in 2004.

Chrisley Knows Best: Francis Ingram

Her obituary recounts her love of travel, fun, and especially casinos. She leaves behind not only the Chrisley Knows Best  family, but two children of her own, Denise and Tim Ingram. She had five grandkids and five great-grandchildren.

After her long battle with cancer, the family asked for donations to the American Cancer Society rather than flowers in her memory. Todd Chrisley will no doubt be on hand as Francis Ingram is laid to rest this Sunday.

Her funeral is Sunday, March 20, 2022. She will be laid to rest at a cemetery in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the family during this difficult time as they mourn Francis Ingram’s passing.

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