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Fourth Annual Magnolia Ball
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The Natchez Garden Club held its Fourth Annual Magnolia Ball benefit on April 17, 2021, in the club’s tour mansion Magnolia Hall. The virtual silent auction, presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award, and introduction of the 2021 Natchez Pilgrimage Royalty were highlights of the evening. The event was held outside under the stars as well as throughout the home. Lifetime Achievement Award winners were Mimi and Ron Miller, Historic Natchez Foundation Director Emerita and Executive Director Emeritus, respectively. This award was presented to them by their children Sarah Gray Miller and Webster Miller.
Clinton Bagley, Katie Blount, Ron Miller, Greg Free, Mimi Miller, David Preziosi, and Katherine Anderson Presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award: Webster Miller and Sarah Gray Miller to their parents Ron and Mimi Miller. Ron and Mimi Miller. NGC Royalty: Front—Pages Mary Collins Carter, Benjamin Claxton, Jr., and Julia Brown/ Back—Queen Emily Hootsell and King Beau Stahlman, Jr. Carol and Ralph LeMay with Jean and Bryant Reed Nancy Claxton and Jo Hinton with Benjamin, Mary Evans, Haley, and Ben Claxton Finley, Griffen, Emily, and Regina Hootsell with Mary and Kelly Ditzler Mac Hazlip, Nicole and Lance Harris, and Meg Hazlip
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