Faye Chrisley—also known as “Nanny”—is Todd’s mother.

“I am blessed beyond measure that God chose you to be my mother,” he wrote on Instagram for Mother’s Day in 2021. “I love you more than you will ever know and you fill my heart with love, hope, faith, and confidence.”

Born in September 1944, Nanny grew up in South Carolina. She married army veteran Gene Chrisley, and they welcomed sons Todd, Randy Chrisley, and Derrick Chrisley, the latter of whom died when he was a baby. Gene also passed away in 2012.

While on Chrisley Knows Best, Nanny captured fans’ hearts with her humor, fun times with sister Frances (who died in 2022), dating adventures, and advice. Whether she was hitting the casino, raising a glass of wine, or spending time with family, she proved to viewers she knows how to have a good time.

However, Nanny has also faced difficult times. In addition to Todd and Julie’s convictions, Nanny was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2021. But two years later, she shared that she had overcome her health battle.

“I’m in remission, thank God,” Nanny said on a 2023 episode of Lindsie’s podcast The Southern Tea, according to People. “I’ve been out moving around, doing the best I can.”

Nanny’s approach to life has always been to do her best.

“The world doesn’t always give you a good deck of cards to play with, so you play with them the best you can,” she said on Savannah’s podcast Unlocked. “You get up, brush yourself off, and keep going.”