A Gilbert woman took an unexpected trip to the past after buying a desk at Goodwill. MORE ⬇️
“My husband and I refurbish furniture, so we are always looking for rare pieces that we can flip and sell,” said Jenna Franzoy.“It was an antique-looking desk, it had all these cool-looking drawers,” said Franzoy.
“I took a closer look and realized there was a lot of sentimental value, and I came to know about this woman named Martha,” said Franzoy.“Who knows how long it's been in there,” said Franzoy.“I went to a Facebook group called Go Gilbert, and I honestly did not think I would find her or him, whoever I was looking for,” said Franzoy.Within three hours, the group helped connect Franzoy with Shirly Knight, formerly McCollough, who lives in Mesa.
On Friday, she got to see everything that was found inside the desk for the first time, even spotting her dad and some family history in old newspaper clippings.
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