Bertha Lee Sistrunk
Physical Description
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Weight: Approximately 160 pounds
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Race/Ethnicity: Black / African American
Distinguishing Features:
Often wore wigs
May have been experiencing memory issues
Clothing Last Seen Wearing
Blue and pink robe
Blue nightcap
Socks
Bertha Lee Sistrunk was last seen on the evening of September 28, 2020, in Fairmont, West Virginia. She was 78 years old at the time. Earlier that day, Bertha had been discharged from the hospital and returned to her home on Bridge Street. Later that evening, she was seen downtown and then spotted again near Windmill Park, where she was offered help but kindly declined, saying she was on her way home. Bertha never made it back, and she hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Bertha has connections across West Virginia, including Barrackville, Morgantown, and Osage, as well as family ties in Baltimore, Maryland. She was known to enjoy her independence but may have been facing early signs of dementia at the time of her disappearance. Despite many searches, her whereabouts remain unknown, and her loved ones continue to wait for answers.
What You Can Do
If you have any information that could help bring Bertha Lee Sistrunk home, please contact the Fairmont Police Department at (304) 366-4200.
Bertha is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP84694.
Even after all this time, Bertha’s story matters. Every detail — no matter how small — could help bring answers to the family and community who continue to miss her.