John Persell donates to Gallery North in memory of late wife

Former District 5A Representative John Persell presents a donation to Gallery North President Mary Knox-Johnson during a First Friday open house on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

By Pioneer Staff Report

February 12, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Former District 5A Representative John Persell stopped by Gallery North's First Friday open house on Saturday, Feb. 4.

During his visit, Persell presented a donation to Gallery North President Mary Knox-Johnson in memory of his late wife, Patty, who was a founding a member of Gallery North.

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John Persell donates to Gallery North in memory of late wife

Former District 5A Representative John Persell stopped by Gallery North to present a donation to in memory of his late wife, Patty, who was a founding a member of Gallery North.