TN TN - Valerie Elder Smiley, 43, mom of four, wife, entrepreneur, Chattanooga, 28 Jun 2024

[Knox]

This is such a strange case! I honestly don’t know what to think, how could a person with such a mental condition, evade being found?

 

[Knox]

Any updates?

 

[Marfe]

I can't find any updates, I hope she has returned home safe and sound, but cannot find any info anywhere.

 

[Knox]

Any updates from family on Valerie?

 

[GraceG]

Any updates from family on Valerie?

No, as is often the case IF the missing event was due to a mental health issue the family usually wants to keep it quiet once the person is determined to be safe. Since we've not heard any updates that she is still missing I'm hoping this is the case and she is home, getting help and care as needed.

 

[Cagle]

No, as is often the case IF the missing event was due to a mental health issue the family usually wants to keep it quiet once the person is determined to be safe. Since we've not heard any updates that she is still missing I'm hoping this is the case and she is home, getting help and care as needed.

If you search her name on FB there are posts as recent as five days ago about her still missing. I'm guessing her phone eventually quit pinging since there's no updates about it.

 

[JenaTaoson]

She's still missing.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Son of missing Chattanooga woman speaks out on her birthday, 5 mos. after disappearance

It's been nearly six months since a Chattanooga woman went missing, and there have been no signs since her disappearance. Today was her birthday, and a day that’s typically filled

www.local3news.com

December 18, 2024

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Today, she turned 42-years-old. A day that’s typically filled with laughter and celebration was instead a long and quiet day for the Smiley family. For her eldest son, Timetrius Smiley, the days have gone by slowly.

“Time has basically stopped,” he says. “When she left, my world just kind of crumbled.”

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Valerie's family hasn't stopped searching for her, and they refuse to give up, waiting for the day she comes home.

"When you get back, we're gonna celebrate,” he says.

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[CuriousCricket]

From article above: Valerie Elder Smiley was last seen leaving her home Friday, June 18 in a red 2004 Ford Expedition with a Tennessee license plate of 079 BFQD. Nearly half a year later, her family continues to search for her and anxiously awaits the day she comes home.

June 18 was a Tuesday.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing Person / NamUs #MP127923

View NamUs missing persons case MP127923, for Valerie M Elder Smiley, missing from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Date of last contact: Jun 28, 2024. NCMEC case number: --.

namus.nij.ojp.gov

Unable to find a recent update

 

[Knox]

Missing Person / NamUs #MP127923

View NamUs missing persons case MP127923, for Valerie M Elder Smiley, missing from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Date of last contact: Jun 28, 2024. NCMEC case number: --.

namus.nij.ojp.gov

Unable to find a recent update

Valerie and her car seemingly vanished off the face of the earth. Undiscovered car accident?

 

[Knox]

Bumping for Valerie, any updates from her family?