SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — UPDATE: The Sandy Springs Police Department said Thelma Ferguson has been located by detectives in Ohio.
"Ms. Ferguson is well and has reunited with her family," they added.
Her daughter, former 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Sheree Whitfield thanked people on social media for all of their prayers.
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The mother of former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Sheree Whitfield is missing.
The reality TV star asked for prayers for her family in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
"We all know that prayers can move mountains!!!," Whitfield said on Instagram. "I was hesitant to post my concerns for my mother's safe return because, although I have been in close contact with the police for the past two weeks, I'm also pretty private when it comes to my family."
"Also, in the past, my mom has taken personal vacations without letting the family know and we respect that side of her," she added. "However, this is the longest she have gone without reaching out to anyone from the family or her friends."
Sandy Springs Police said Thelma Ferguson was last seen on March 23 leaving her home. She was wearing gray pants and a black shirt.
Police said she may be driving a gray 2009 Honda Accord with the Georgia license plate: RMZ5773.
According to police, Ferguson has ties to both Ohio and California.
"Right now we are leaning on God and staying positive and prayerful for her safe return home," Whitfield said on social media. "HOME is where the HEART is and prayer in numbers work."
"As we all continue to navigate through these uncertain times, remember the blessings of having each other.... Family is everything! I ask that everyone pray for my mother’s safe return home," Whitfield said in her post.
Anyone who has seen her, or knows where she may be, is asked to call Sandy Springs Police detectives at 770-551-6923.
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