Shirley Anne Gladney, 20: Disappeared After Going For a Walk In 1999
She knew exactly where she was going and how to get there, but she was never seen again.
It was a typical Spring day when Shirley Anne Gladney walked out of her home in Okolona, Mississippi. She was going to the Electric Department to pay her electricity bill. Instead of driving, the 20-year-old walked to the office since it wasn’t that far away.
Shirley has never been seen or heard from again, and her loved ones have been left with the mystery of what may have happened to her.
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Although April 9, 1999, was the last day anyone physically saw Shirley, the young woman wasn’t reported missing until three days later. Very few details have been made available regarding Shirley’s disappearance, and there hasn’t been any news coverage in recent years, if ever.
Shirley Gladney: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Shirley was 5 feet 7 inches tall and 125 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair, brown eyes, and both of her ears were pierced. It is unknown what she was wearing when she left her home. The exact circumstances regarding her last day and movements remain unclear.
Anyone with information about Shirley’s disappearance is urged to contact the Chickasaw Police Department at 662-447-5781, 662-456-3513, or their local authorities.
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Case Number: 99-075
Agency: Chickasaw Police Department
Phone: 662-447-5781, 662-456-3513,
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