North Carolina mother who was missing for 24 years reunites with daughter

For over two decades, Amanda Smith wondered what happened to her mother, who disappeared 24 years ago in North Carolina.

For over two decades, Amanda Smith wondered what happened to her mother, who disappeared 24 years ago in North Carolina. In a twist out of Hollywood, she had an emotional reunion Thursday with her mother, who for years didn’t want to be found.

Michele Hundley Smith was 38 when she was reported missing in December 2001, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina said. In February, she was found “alive and well” in the state following a tip.

On Thursday, the moment Amanda dreamed of for years came true.

The two reunited outside the Rockingham County district courthouse, where her mother was set to appear.

Michele Hundley Smith was found alive 24 years after she was reported missing and was reunited Thursday for the first time with one of her daughters, Amanda Smith.WXIISmith walked toward her daughter with open arms and held her in a long, tight embrace. She complimented her daughter's hair and kissed her.