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Who is Bertha Gowdy? Community searches for missing Meridian mom, calls her 'good-hearted and multi-talented'

Bertha Gowdy of Mississippi's Meridian was last seen on February 12 by a family member

MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI: Meridian Police Department is searching for a missing woman named Bertha Gowdy, who was last see on February 12. The woman was last seen by a family member on Sunday. Gowdy, 57, is known as "Worm" to some people in the community where she resides. 

According to a WLBT report, Gowdy is approximately 5′3 and 130 pounds. "She was last seen wearing a pair of blue jean pants and a white t-shirt. Bertha has brown eyes and black hair. Bertha is known to be in the area of the 1900 block of 20th Avenue," the report said.

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A 'multi-talented and good-hearted' woman

Ruby Wallace, who claimed to be Gowdy's sister, wrote on Facebook, "Hey FB please keep a look out for my sister. Bertha Gowdy, she has not been seen since Sunday 2/12/23. If anyone has seen or know her whereabouts please contact me or any of her family members. Thank you."

A woman named Jaydee Williams, who claims to be Gowdy's employer, wrote, "My Cleanup Lady And Kids Nanny.I got a cash reward for anyone with information on her whereabouts she goes by the name of Tee Mostly Seen On The East Side Of Meridian."

RECH Foundation, a Jackson-based community that works for the "individuals impacted by crime and Incarceration," also tweeted a picture of Gowdy. The tweet reads, "Please help us find our beloved Bertha Gowdy #justiceimpacted #formerlyincarcerated Sister, multi-talented, good-hearted a Dorcas to those who truly know her. Please contact authorities immediately. #missingperson #helpinthehouse #solutionist #iamaningredient #justicegeneral."

Recent disappearance cases

Gowdy's disappearance comes just weeks after Ana Walshe of Massachusetts was reported missing. Walshe has not been seen since January 1. Her husband Brian Walshe who allegedly abused her "physically" on several instances allegedly killed her and disposed off her body. The last court hearing was held earlier this month and the next one is set to happen on March 1. Another woman, Nicola Bulley was later reported missing on January 27, 2023, from St Michael's on Wyre in Lancashire, United Kingdom. The police said that there was no suspicious activity around the case and Bulley might have fallen into the River Wyre. On February 19, Sunday, a body was recovered from the river near where Bulley went missing. The body is now getting investigated.