Ella Stokes Mezick, 89

OCEAN VIEW - Ella Stokes Mezick of Ocean View died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, in the Wicomico Nursing Home, Salisbury, Md. She was 89.

Born in Bordeaux, France, on April 30, 1918, she came to America and resided most of her young life in Harrisburg, Pa.

After moving to Rehoboth Beach, she met and married Myron Mezick, a former retired school teacher in the Indian River School District, who lost his life in a house fire in 1998.

Mrs. Mezick was a very accomplished pianist, giving lessons to many Ocean View residents.

As an artist, her works are still enjoyed by many.

Mrs. Mezick made her stage debut at the age of 5 in France as a pianist and vocalist.

She was very active in the early 1950s, directing old-fashioned minstrel shows for many organizations.

Then in the 1960s she volunteered much of her time teaching music to children in the Lord Baltimore Elementary School.

One of her enjoyments was that of directing the Mariner"s Bethel Church Choir, which she did for 25 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Dee Mezick Bennett and husband Mark and Micki Mezick Buck and husband Ed; four grandchildren, Jeff Bennett, Lori Bennett Copper, Danny Buck and Robbie Buck; and nine great-grandchildren, Jordon Buck, Lindsey Buck, Douglas Buck, Emily Buck, Keeley Copper, Austyn Copper, Dillin Bennett, Jesse Bennett and Cody Bennett.

A graveside service for the immediate family will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mariner"s Bethel Cemetery.

As a member of the Ocean View Church of Christ, a memorial service will be held at the church Sunday at 2 p.m.

Instead of flowers, donations may be made to Ocean View Church of Christ building fund, P.O. Box 1247, Ocean View, DE 19970.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Ocean View.