Mezola Benton

I had the pleasure of getting to know Mez during the last several years, and she was an amazing person. She was incredibly smart, enormously kind and a hard worker until the end. She was a force for good in her family and community. I only hope I can be like her when I am in my 90s! I will really, really miss her.

She was a very nice lady with a big heart. She was a great asset to Del Rey Oaks school as a principal. I will always remember her for her kindness and patience. My sixth grade teacher wanted to hold me back in school and she stepped in and let me graduate. I will always be thankful to her. The world lost a great lady. My deepest condolences to her family.

Mez was one of a kind! I had the pleasure of having Mez in my life for the past 30 years! I must say how much I admired Mez’s love for her granddaughter, Lisa, and for all she did to keep Gateway Center afloat over the years! She was always so very supportive of me as a person and I loved how she was always spoke her mind, even if you didn’t always agree with what she had to say! The world needs more individuals like Mez and I’ll never forget what an impact she made on my life and all of...