Florentina “Tinita” or “Mudder” Palacios, age 73, passed away on August 17, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Katherine Santana.  Katherine, Tatiana and Analia (granddaughters) were with her as she peacefully entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior.  Tinita resided in Orlando, Orange County, FL.  Tinita is preceded in death by her daughter Marisol Palacios de Illescas and survived by 4 children and their spouses: Bertha & Angel Morales, Eva & Arvin Siddiq, Moises & Nicole Arroyo, and Katherine & Murphy Santana; 15 grandchildren: Samuel, Elizabeth and Johanna Garcia Illescas (Marisol), Marissa Ayala and Angel Morales, Jr. (Bertha), Devante Wilson, Dominique Wilson, Emily Torres, Angelina Siddiq and Azaria Siddiq (Eva), Joshua Arroyo, Allie Arroyo and Harper Arroyo (Moises), and Tatiana Santana and Analia Santana (Katherine); and 6 great-grandchildren: Ethan Leonel Alvarez Garcia (Elizabeth), Hanna Valeria Chevez Garcia (Johanna), Ariel Morales and Ja’Leesa Ayala (Marissa), Shia Wilson (Dominique); and Magdalena Morales (Angel, Jr.).  She is also survived by her sisters: Consuelo Lepe, Maria Elena Palacios, Piedad Lepe, America Lepe, and Zoila Arroyo, and many, many nieces and nephews. 

Tinita dedicated herself to her children and was a housewife. She was also a very loving grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her grandchildren all called her “Mudder”.  She impacted many because of her nobility and love that she showed to everyone without expecting anything in return. Tinita was a mother dedicated to her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She always prayed to God that her children and family would accept Jesus Christ and serve Him, and thus, many of her children and grandchildren are saved, and have given their lives to God. She volunteered at Faith Assembly of God as a greeter and did it with great joy and passion. She always trusted God for everything. She was a fighter in every way and always had a smile. She depended on God, she deposited all of her faith in Him for everything.

Mom, you leave a great void and we miss you very much, your smile, love and understanding will be greatly missed. We are all going to miss when you welcomed us into your home, you were always cooking your delicious meals and welcomed us with all your love.  But we are full of peace because we know that Jesus Christ received you with open arms, where pain and suffering do not exist. We will see you again in the glory of Heaven. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Viewing); 5:45 p.m. (Ceremony), followed by a reception, at Faith Assembly of God – Michigan Street Campus located at 2740 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806.  Attire:  Dressy Casual.  All colors are welcome.  Mom loved flowers.  We encourage ladies to wear flowers in their hair and men on their shirts.