Bessie Lee Gladney

Date of Last Contact: January 24, 2021

Location of Disappearance: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Physical Characteristics: 5′ 5″ tall, 120 pounds, 64 year old, African American female, with grey hair and brown eyes.

Last Seen Wearing: Unknown

Investigating Agency: Tulsa Police Department

(918) 596-9143

Case update 4/07/2025: Family members have contacted us to let us know Bessie has been found deceased. Please keep her family and loved ones in your thoughts. 

Bessie Lee Gladney has been missing from Tulsa, Oklahoma since January 24th, 2021. She was 64 at the time. 

Bessie was last seen in the 2800 block of N. Peoria Ave. in Tulsa. She previously resided at 1702 E. 27th Pl N. in Tulsa. It’s possible she could be unhoused as she has been in the past. 

Bessie was born December 3rd, 1956. She is black with graying black hair and brown eyes. Bessie was 5’5 and 120 lbs when last seen. She could used the last name Mays. Bessie is listed in NaMus as # MP126511 and there are zero comparisons. 

If you have any information about the location of Bessie Lee Gladney please call the Tulsa PD at 918-596-9143. All information is helpful.