Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP82017)
In June of 2021, a 47-year-old female named Patricia Tanksley, who also went by the names Pat, Patty, Dawn, or Jean Dawn, was reported missing from Orting, Washington. The exact date of her last contact with family is uncertain, but it is believed to have been sometime in that month. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a white female with blond or strawberry-colored hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing between 140 and 150 pounds.
She did not own a vehicle and was thought to be traveling on foot or by hitchhiking.
Concerns for Patricia's well-being grew as time passed without any communication from her. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office was the investigating agency for her case. It was known that she frequented areas in Parkland, Puyallup, and Spanaway, Washington, and authorities likely focused their search efforts in these locations. Information regarding the specific circumstances of her disappearance or what she was last seen wearing was not widely available. The lack of concrete details often makes a missing person investigation more challenging for law enforcement and the family awaiting answers.
Fortunately, the case of Patricia Tanksley is no longer considered an active missing persons investigation, as she has been located alive. While the details surrounding her time missing and her subsequent recovery have not been made public, the confirmation that she was found provides a sense of relief. The overview of her case highlights the period of uncertainty when a community member was missing and the eventual positive outcome, though the specific narrative of her experience remains private.Last Seen: Jun 1, 2021
