Joan S. Mitnik's Obituary
Joan S. Mitnik, 85, of Eustis passed away in Orlando on Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was born in Deland and lived in Eustis all her life. She was a member of Saint Thomas Episcopal Church of Eustis and was an organist for her church for over 40 years. She was an educator with the Lake County Public School System, taught at Eustis High School and served as a Guidance Councilor at Mount Dora High School and Umatilla Elementary School. She was a member of Chapter FF of the P.E.O. Sisterhood of Eustis and of the Florida Retired Educators Association. Mrs. Mitnik had been honored by being chosen to serve as the Orange Queen for the Eustis Washington's Birthday Festival. She was an Angel on earth and is now an Angel in Heaven. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Monique) Mitnik of Orlando and Keith (Gwen) Mitnik of Groveland, her grandchildren Jennifer Guck of England, Benjamin, Madison and Lexington Mitnik all of Orlando and a great granddaughter Kelsey Guck of England. Mrs. Mitnik was predeceased by her husband "Nick" in 2005. Funeral Services were held in Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, 317 South Mary Street, Eustis at 11 AM Saturday May 30, with Rev. Dr. John Jacobs officiating, interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis. In lieu of flowers the family requested memorials to Saint Thomas Episcopal Church of Eustis.
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