People are enjoying an American reality television show, “Chrisley Knows Best,” that has been airing on the USA Network. The shows center around the lives of Georgia real estate guru Todd Chrisley and his family.
The Chrisley family is more hectic in Season 7 than ever. During season 7, Nanny Faye was in the senior basketball league where Todd and Chase battle it out to be their play-by-play announcer. Season 8 of Chrisley knows Best is on hold for now due to her son, Todd Chrisley’s fraud & Tax evasion charges.
Here we are going to discover everything about Todd Chrisley’s mother, Faye Chrisley. She has been in the show since the beginning and has a vast number of fans follows.
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Faye Chrisley is a South California Native
Faye Chrisley, aka Nanny Faye, was born on September 2 in 1943. Chrisley spent her childhood and adult life in South California. There is no practical information regarding Faye’s childhood life, parents, and siblings.
Faye celebrated her 75th birthday on September 3, 2019, with her family. Todd posted a tribute to his mom, Nanny Faye, on Instagram. He posted a photo of a mother and son and wrote,
“Happy Birthday, Mama. There are no words that will explain how blessed I am to have you as my mother.”
Further, it is not clear about her educational qualification and professional life.
Faye Chrisley is Fans’ Favourite in Chrisley Knows Best
Nanny Faye Chrisley is famously known as the mother of Todd Chrisley. She regularly features on the family’s hit show, “Chrisley Knows Best,” and has become fans’ favorite.
Todd’s mother has a passion for gambling and loves partying. The reality star took to Twitter and hushed about her mother. He wrote, “This is why I can’t have peace, my 75 years old teenager has escaped my custody.” The shows fans loved that.
Later Todd shared about Nanny Faye and Chase Chrisley on Twitter, which got near 3k views in a matter of minutes. In season 7, her Grandson, Chase, played opposite to Todd in basketball banquet. She was speaking off the cuff that reading prepared remarks. From this, everyone got a lesson that just talks from the heart, and it won’t matter how you say it.
Nanny Faye Was Married to Late Husband Gene Raymond Chrisley
Faye was married to her later husband, Gene Raymond Chrisley; an army man retired from Westpoint Stevens. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and earned a bronze star for serving in the Korean War.
Faye even talks a lit bit about her married life and her later husband. After living together for over four decades, sadly, Gene left the Chrisley family behind eight years ago. Gene passed away in Emory University Hospital In Atlanta on July 11, 2012. Faye Chrisley is a Mother of Three Sons A widowed mother, Nanny Faye, has three children, Todd, Derrick, and Randy.
Faye Chrisley’s Son, Todd Chrisley is a Self-Made Millionaire
Todd is an entrepreneur, as well as a TV personality. Faye’s oldest son was born as Michael Todd Chrisley, on April 6, 1969, in Georgia. Todd is the founder and CEO of Chrisley & Company, which is involved in media, retail, entertainment, and asset management.
Todd is also a producer and actor, known for his works in the movies that include Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens, Growing Up Chrisley and Chrisley Knows Best. He has been married twice. First, he was married to his high school girlfriend, Teresa Terry, until 1996. Then the reality star tied the knot with his current wife, Julie Chrisley.
Told has two children from his previous marriage with Teresa and three with second wife, Julie Chrisley. There’s a rumor that Todd is gay. The Atlanta millionaire told People that he is not gay. He said, “What you see is what you get. I am what I am, and other people’s opinions of me are just not my business.” Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were charged with bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion in 2019.
Faye’s son, Randy Chrisley, Was Arrested For Shoplifting.
Randy Chrisley is popularly known as the younger brother of Todd. In 2016, Randy was arrested for shoplifting $22 worth of candy from South Carolina Dollar General on October 30, 2016.
According to the City of Westminster incident report, Randy was caught red-handed after the store’s manager called the police. The office reported that Todd’s brother put bags of candy in his jogging pants.
The Westminster Police Department reported, Randy had the money to pay for all the items that he stole from the store and that he was guilty of taking the candy. Randy also said that he didn’t know why he took the bags of candy.
Faye’s Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren
Faye has five grandchildren, Kyle, Lindsie, Savannah, Chase and Grayson, and two great-grandchildren, Chole Chrisley and Jackson Campbell.
Kyle and Lindsie are the children of Todd and ex-wife Teresa. Savannah, Chase, and Grayson are born with Todd’s current wife, Julie. Kyle appeared in the first season of Chrisleys Know Best, but then he never returned on the show. He battles with bipolar disorder, which classifies as manic depression. Kyle is the father of Chole born from his ex-girlfriend.
Lindsie tied the nuptial to ex-husband Will Campbell from 2012 to 2016. She made her final appearance in season 5. Lindsie has a son named Jackson Campbell, who also featured in the show.
Savannah once participated in a beauty pageant and currently studying at college in Nashville. The gorgeous girl would not be caught dead with her make-up and high heels. She has a dream of being Miss Georgia one day.
Chase is the mini version of Too, who himself prides on being the favorite child. Grayson is the youngest son of Todd and is ten years old now.
Faye Chrisley: Dead or Alive?
A few years back, it rumored that Todd’s mom had passed away. On the contrary to all those rumors, Nanny Faye is still alive and enjoying every moment. The 76 years old star also was in rumors to have cancer.
The news surfaced when her daughter in law, Julie Chrisley, confided in her that she felt a lump in her breast. So, Julie took Faye to the doctor for mammogram and ultrasound tests. When they are waiting for tor a result, Faye’s son was a nervous wreck.
Fortunately, the lump was nothing. Todd could finally breathe a sigh of relief but made sure his mother came back to Nashville with his wife so that he can keep on eye on her health himself.
How Much is Todd’s Mom Net Worth?
Faye is living a good life with her accumulated net worth. Back in 2014, it reported that Todd forced her out of the home. The reason was, he unable to keep his mother at home.
Nanny Faye Chrisley has an estimated net worth of $500,000. She also makes a pretty good salary from her appearance in the USA Network’s reality TV show, Chrisley Knows Best.
Speaking about Todd, his net worth is negative $5 million. After moving to Nashville, Todd bought a home for $1.6 million in 2014.
Social Media Presence
Faye rose to prominence after she appears on the reality show, “Chrisley Know Best.” She has become a celebrity, boasting over 300,000 of her won followers on Instagram.