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Silver Alert: Roxie Wells Wilkinson

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© Roxie Wells Wilkinson (Photo: Franklin Co. Sheriff's Dept.) © Roxie Wells Wilkinson (Photo: Franklin Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

Franklin County Deputies have issued a silver alert for 79-year-old Roxie Wells Wilkinson of Smithdale.

Wilkinson was last seen walking away from her home on Peterson Road Southeast at 2:00pm Friday.

Wilkinson has Alzheimer's and a heart condition, and she is not carrying her medication.

Wilkinson is 5-feet 8-inches tall, 151 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Approximately 50 searchers have been unsuccessful so far in locating her.

If you have any information on Wilkinson's whereabouts, call the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 601-384-2323. 

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