Woman reported missing last week found dead outside her car, deputies say

A 79-year-old woman reported missing last week has been found dead. Headlines: Missing North Carolina couple in central Ashanti Alert found dead in woodsGreensboro man fatally stabbed, woman charged with first-degree murderWinston-Salem hairdresser suffered stroke while he was washing a customer's hairGet the latest interesting news by clicking hereOrange County Sheriff's Deputies The office said Shirley Haith of Hillsborough was reported missing by family members on Friday, May 24. Haith was last seen alive on Wednesday May 22. Investigators believe she suffered a medical emergency and died shortly after leaving her home. Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News. Over the weekend and the following days, police searched for Haith by driving the roads around his home and following the trails of his daily routine. They then expanded the search miles away, checking ponds, intersections and ditches in several counties. According to a press release, she lived in a rural area in northwest Orange County and rarely ventured far from home other than for errands and regular activities. Keep up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. Guided by Orange County Emergency Services, deputies conducted a coordinated ground search closer to Haith's home. A deputy driving a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle located Haith's car in a heavily vegetated area on an unmaintained, overgrown gravel road. The deputy found Shirley Haith's body a short distance from her car. Investigators said Haith became disoriented, drove down a nearly pathless road and tried to turn around. When she noticed her car was stuck, police believe she got out and walked a few meters before falling or collapsing and died moments later. condolences and support to Ms Haith's family and friends. It gives us comfort to know that no foul play was involved in his death. I deeply appreciate the assistance provided by Director Saunders. Obviously, we were hoping for a different result, but I couldn't be more proud of the hard work and tenacious efforts of my team. Weather | Watch TV NOWCAST | Local News | National | News we love |