Alicia Beth Messersmith

Born on February 10th, 1961, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to William Anthony Hedleston “Bill” and Charlotte Hedleston. Beth lived with her family in Pompano Beach, Florida until age 10. She moved with her family to Merritt Island in 1971 attending Tropical Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, graduating from Merritt Island High School in 1979 and University of Central Florida in 1985. She embarked on a career in cardiac care nursing at Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital where she worked for 8 years, retiring following the birth of her second son. She has been an active member of Merritt Island First Baptist Church and later Georgianna Church of Merritt Island. Beth was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and very passionate about her involvement with various ministries and bible studies such as Bible Study Fellowship where she participated for over 20 years and served in leadership roles, and Fresh Oil Ministries. She was also proud of her involvement with the Junior League of the Space Coast. Beth had a servant’s heart and loved helping others. She looked forward to planning special events including holidays, life events, and other special occasions.

Beth married Donald Peter Messersmith on March 5th, 1988 at Merritt Island First Baptist Church. Together, they built a life filled with a love for family and fly fishing which included destination fishing trips all over the United States and even to other countries such as the Bahamas, Ireland, Canada, and Costa Rica. Beth was also passionate about playing tennis, belonging to multiple teams at the Suntree Country Club. She also traveled throughout the United States and abroad with her family for activities including visiting historical sites, sightseeing, fishing, and hunting. Her loved ones will remember her for her warmth, joy, generosity, and caring nature. Beth was a beloved wife, mother, “Meemaw,” and daughter.

She is survived by her husband Donald Peter Messersmith, her mother Charlotte H Houser, her eldest son Adam Anthony Messersmith and his wife Lindsay, her youngest son Blake Andrew Messersmith, her grandson Wyatt Peter Messersmith, her older brother David Bryan Hedleston and wife Elizabeth, and her younger brother Brett Jeffrey Hedleston. She was preceded in death by her father William Anthony Hedleston “Bill” and brother William Anthony Hedleston “Biff.”

A service to celebrate Beth’s life will be held on October 24th 2026 at 10:00 AM at Georgianna Church, 3925 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Georgianna Church of Merritt Island, Georgianna.org/give.