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Thursday, December 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Michelle Anderson Maldonado, 56

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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. 

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