ATHENS, Ga. — The search for a missing 77-year-old woman in Athens came to a tragic end on Monday afternoon.

Athens-Clarke County Police said that Lillie Mae Wade was found dead around 1:30 p.m. in the area of Dairy Pak Road, which is right near Sandy Creek Nature Center.

Officers said Lillie Mae Wade was reported missing Friday night.

The search came to an end after ACCPD partnered with numerous state and local agencies and deployed K-9 units, drones, aviation support, ATVs and numerous officers on foot to try and safely find Wade.

Police said they express their condolences to her family and friends and extend their appreciation to the community who helped aid law enforcement in their search.

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