Found Deceased NC - Priscilla Williams Sands, 56, Eureka Springs, 7 Jan 2021 *Alzheimer's*

[PommyMommy]

Priscilla Sands: Son seeks public's help in finding Fayetteville 56-year-old mom who suffers from Alzheimer's - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

[...]

According to SB, his mother left home Jan. 7 when he was working. His nephew was home with his grandmother, Priscilla, who claimed to have a doctor's appointment that didn't exist. She left on foot without a phone or wallet.

Family members told ABC11, Sands is known to wander around when she's off her medication, but she's never gone missing this long.

[...]

It's been a boots on the ground effort to find her. Relatives have organized a Facebook group with a hundreds of members to rally more support.

"Countless days of riding around the city, walking on foot and talking to people. We're handing out posters. Even places we don't think she'll be, we're handing out posters and talking to you. Just wanting to get her face out there," said SB.

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert with a spokesman saying they've launched an investigation of their own with deputies searching on foot, looking through footage from area businesses and even digital billboards.

[...]

Sheriff Ennis W. Wright: Cumberland County NC | Facebook

NOTE: The Silver Alert is no longer active however, the article above was published 2/1/21. NCDPS - Silver Alert - Active Alerts

 

[PommyMommy]

FB page by Priscilla's family: Have you seen Priscilla? | Facebook

From the most recent post dated today, Feb 1:

1. Priscilla was last seen at 09:00 a.m. on Jan 7, 2021 in the 6000 block of Charles Ave in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
2. Priscilla was last seen wearing a gray trench coat, blue shirt, black dress pants, black socks and brown shoes.
3. She lived with her adult son and spent lots of time with her sister before she went missing.
4. Priscilla spent a considerable amount of time at the downtown library in the past and still wanders the downtown area.
5. Priscilla walked away believing she was taking her self to a doctors appointment that didn't exist, but it was real to her.
6. She left with no cellphone, money or identification and her impairment will not allow her to recall phone numbers.

 

[PommyMommy]

Akilah Davis on Twitter
MISSING: Have you seen Priscilla Sands?! The 56-year-old Cumberland County woman has dementia and has been missing for nearly a month. Family and friends are desperate for your help.#abc11

1:37 PM · Feb 1, 2021

 

[dew-drop]

So sad- and so young with Alzheimer’s

 

[Luckyzmom]

It's such a horrid disease

 

[airportwoman]

I'm 56 years old and can't imagine facing something like this. Such a horrible disease, and I hope she's found safe.

 

[PommyMommy]

Temperatures were in the 30's that morning but reached a high of 49° about 2 p.m.

Weather in January 2021 in Eureka Springs, North Carolina, USA (timeanddate.com)

 

[YaYa_521]

Unfortunately, Priscilla is still missing.

NCDPS - Silver Alert - Active Alerts

NORTH CAROLINA SILVER ALERT ANNOUNCEMENT

Update: 2/8/21 1:02 PM - picture
Update: 2/8/21 9:25 AM - Updated POC

RALEIGH 2/7/21 5:50 PM -- The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing endangered woman, PRISCILLA ANN SANDS.

Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for PRISCILLA ANN SANDS, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

Anyone with information about PRISCILLA ANN SANDS should call Det J McLeod at the CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE at 910-323-1500.

Name: SANDS PRISCILLA ANN
(Last) (First) (Middle) (Nickname)

Gender: Female DOB: 12/23/1964 Age: 56 Race: BLACK Height: 5' 4" Weight: 130 pounds

Hair Color: BLACK Eye Color: BROWN

Clothing Description:
GREY TRENCH COAT, BLUE SHIRT, BLACK DRESS PANTS, BLACK SOCKS, BROWN DRESS SHOES

Reporting Law Enforcement Agency: CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Contact Information: Det J McLeod at 910-323-1500

Location of Incident: 6090 CHARLES AVE, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311

Location Last Seen: 6090 CHARLES AVE, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311

Direction of Travel:

Possible Destination:
ANDREWS ST OR RAMSEY ST, FAYETTEVILLE, NC

 

[NCHydrangea]

It’s been so cold at night here. Dipping down to mid teens in a few days. It just breaks my heart how confused and scared she must be. I pray that maybe she’s hunkered down in a homeless encampment or somewhere. I’m sure family has checked homeless shelters and hospitals but maybe they missed her.

 

[PommyMommy]

Priscilla is still missing.

• Silver Alert is still active: NCDPS - Silver Alert - Active Alerts
• Latest post on her find page: Have you seen Priscilla? | Facebook

 

[Darling136]

The remains were found Oct. 5 off Interstate 295 near Fort Bragg, and officials there began investigating, according to a news release from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

The United States Army Criminal Investigation Division at Fort Bragg then notified the sheriff’s office on Wednesday, Dec. 15, that the remains had been identified as Priscilla Sands, who was reported missing out of Cumberland County on Jan. 7, the sheriff’s office said.

Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article256648202.html#storylink=cpy

Found deceased

 

[ErinC]

My goodness, she got quite a ways- it's almost 12 miles according to Google. So sad

 

[PommyMommy]

So sad. My condolences to her family and loved ones.

Rest in peace, Priscilla.

 

[airportwoman]

Thanks for the update.