Yount estate provides $629,000 to Friends of Library

FALLBROOK — The Friends of the Fallbrook Library have received a gift of more than $629,000 from the estate of Jessie Yount, a longtime resident of Fallbrook who passed away in August 2001.

Marlo Miller, president of the Friends of the Library, said, “With this bequest, Jessie Yount has made a major contribution to the future of her community. She valued her library and the many opportunities it provides to all our residents. Jessie’s bequest serves as a wonderful example of the power of giving, and we hope others will consider the library in their estate planning.”

Jessie T. Yount moved to Fa...