New Details Emerge About Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mother

Nancy Guthrie was supposed to watch a virtual service from her daughter's New York church with neighbors, not attend an in-person service.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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New details have emerged about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. Despite initial reports that a member of Nancy's local Arizona church first alerted the family to her absence, it has now been confirmed that Nancy was supposed to meet with neighbors to watch a virtual service from Savannah's New York church, Good Shepherd, but never showed up. When Nancy couldn't be reached, her friends contacted her daughter Annie, who had seen Nancy the night before. The Good Shepherd church has held a vigil for Nancy and is asking the congregation to pray for her safe return.

Why it matters

The new details provide important context about the circumstances surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, clarifying that she was not expected at an in-person church service but rather a virtual gathering with neighbors. This information could be crucial for law enforcement as they continue their investigation into her whereabouts.

The details

When Nancy Guthrie didn't attend the regularly scheduled virtual service viewing with her neighbors and couldn't be reached, her friends contacted her daughter Annie, who had been with Nancy the night before for dinner. The Good Shepherd church in New York, where Nancy virtually attended services during the pandemic, has held a vigil for her and is asking the congregation to pray for her safe return.

  • On Sunday, February 1, Nancy Guthrie was supposed to meet with neighbors to watch a virtual service from Savannah's New York church, Good Shepherd.
  • On Monday, February 2, the Good Shepherd church issued a call to prayer for the congregation regarding Nancy's disappearance.
  • On February 4, the Good Shepherd church held a vigil for Nancy that was live-streamed and attended in person by Savannah's co-workers Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and a co-anchor on the Today show.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who has gone missing.

Annie

Nancy Guthrie's daughter who was with her the night before her disappearance.

Michael Rudzena

The pastor at Good Shepherd church in New York City, where Nancy Guthrie virtually attended services during the pandemic.

Hoda Kotb

Savannah Guthrie's co-worker on the Today show who attended the vigil for Nancy Guthrie at Good Shepherd church.

Jenna Bush Hager

Savannah Guthrie's co-worker on the Today show who attended the vigil for Nancy Guthrie at Good Shepherd church.

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What they’re saying

“The Good Shepherd community continues to pray faithfully for our parishioner Nancy's safe return and calls on everyone to offer their faith and love through prayer at this time.”

— Michael Rudzena, Pastor (Good Shepherd church)

“Like many of our digital parishioners, Nancy began tuning in virtually to Good Shepherd services during the pandemic and later continued to gather with friends to watch and worship. Over the years, in person and online, Nancy shared encouragements that gave us a window into the Bible readings and songs that are especially meaningful to her faith.”

— Michael Rudzena, Pastor (PEOPLE)

“As I was watching that with Mila, who is old enough to know what's happening, and my husband, I just had my arm around my little girl, and she kept saying, 'It's going to be okay, Mommy.'”

— Jenna Bush Hager (Today with Jenna & Sheinelle)

What’s next

The FBI is urging anyone with tips or leads to call 1-800-CALL-FBI in addition to the Pima County Sheriff's Office number, 520-351-4900, as authorities continue to investigate Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

The takeaway

The new details about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance highlight the importance of community and the power of prayer, as the Good Shepherd church congregation and Savannah Guthrie's colleagues rally to support the family and aid the ongoing investigation.