Frances Anne Hughes ("Francie") Glendening (born 1951)[8] is a former First Lady of Maryland.

She was married to former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening, whom she divorced while he was governor.

[3] As first lady, Glendening promoted the history of the state's accomplished women,[6][7] and opened Maryland's official gubernatorial home, Government House to the public.

[5] She wrote an introductory letter to Maryland Women Who Dare, a packet released in 2000 about women's accomplishments in Maryland.

[9] Glendening's official portrait, painted by Aaron Shikler,[5][10] was unveiled on June 24, 2004.