Michelle Anderson Maldonado

Michelle Anderson Maldonado, 56 years young

Michelle Anderson Maldonado of Avon Park passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at AdventHealth Sebring.

Michelle was born May 31, 1968 in Avon Park; she was a retired secretary for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and MeMe.

Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Larry Rhodes and brother, Ricky Rhodes. She is survived by her husband, Robert Maldonado; mother, Ruby Rhodes; sisters, Gwen Blassingm (Kevin) and Pamela Emmerich; daughters, Sheenia Anderson (DJ) and Cierra Michelle Anderson; son, Adam Joseph Anderson (Heather Ellison); stepdaughter, Candy Steedley; uncle, Thomas Smith; uncle and aunt, Dale and Gail Rhodes; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; mothers-in-law, Lois Anderson and Geneva Suarez; and best friend, Migna Torres.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2025 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Frostproof with Rev. Sam Haag officiating.