Mother of former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star found safe in Ohio

Thelma Ferguson

April 11, 2020

The 77-year-old mother of a former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member who went missing last month is now back at home.

In an Instagram post Friday evening, Sheree Whitfield said her mother, Thelma Ferguson, was found “safe and healthy.”

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The power of prayer is UNdeniable! 🙌🏾

A post shared by Shereé Whitfield (@shereewhitfield) on Apr 10, 2020 at 7:36pm PDT

Ferguson went missing March 23 after leaving her home to go to the bank, Sandy Springs police said this week.

She was reunited with her family after detectives located her in Ohio, police spokesman Sgt. Salvador Ortega said Saturday.

Ferguson’s daughter is an original “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member who was married to former Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Bob Whitfield.

Sheree Whitfield was part of Bravo’s hit reality show for six of its 12 seasons, most recently Season 10. Ferguson would show up on the show occasionally as a guest.

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Please keep my mom and my family in your prayers! We all know that prayers can move mountains!!! I was hesitant to post my concerns for my mother's safe return because, although I have been in close contact with the police for the past two weeks, I'm also pretty private when it comes to my family. Also, in the past, my mom has taken personal vacations without letting the family know and we respect that side of her. However, this is the longest she have gone without reaching out to anyone from the family or her friends. Right now we are leaning on God and staying positive and prayerful for her safe return home. HOME is where the HEART is and prayer in numbers work. As we all continue to navigate through these uncertain times, remember the blessings of having each other.... Family is everything! I ask that everyone pray for my mother’s safe return home. And know that our family will be internally grateful. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 **If anyone has any information we ask that you please call Sandy Springs police at 770-551-6923 or email the detective handling the missing persons case at rgehricke@sandyspringsga.gov. 🙏🏾 Thank you!

A post shared by Shereé Whitfield (@shereewhitfield) on Apr 8, 2020 at 4:49pm PDT

“Thank you for all the prayers,” Whitfield wrote to her 955,000 Instagram followers Friday evening. “They worked! My mom has been found safe and healthy. She is with family now. I couldn’t have gotten through this without your support!”

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