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Physical Description

Age58 when missing, now ~103

RaceWhite / Caucasian

SexFemale

Height5'11"

Weight170 – 180 lbs

HairRed/Auburn

EyesBrown

Distinguishing Features

OtherGlasses; The left soul had a crack across the ball of the foot

Case References

NamUs Case14284

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Thelma Pauline Melton

Missing from Great Smoky National Park, Sevier County, Tennessee since Sep 25, 1981

Missing Information

Date MissingSep 25, 1981

Last Known LocationGreat Smoky National Park, Sevier County, Tennessee

Circumstances

Thelma Pauline Melton, 58, of Jacksonville, Fla., was hiking near Deep Creek Campground on Sept. 25, 1981, with two friends when she went missing.

Clothing / Last Seen Wearing

white and pink sleeveless striped blouse, tan polyester pants; Glasses; tan, low cut, size 8 1/2 shoes with crepe soles; a diamond studded white gold wristwatch and a wedding band

Investigating Agency

AgencyGreat Smoky Mountains National Park

Case Number81-3356

Source: National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) — View original listing

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