Elena Sanchez-Martinez, 88, passed away in Lakeland on July 12, 2022. She is survived by her husband Israel; son Israel; daughter Zulma; 2 sisters; 5 granddaughters; 1 great-grandson; 1 niece and 3 nephews. Visitation will be 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Friday, July 15th at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Serenity Gardens Chapel. Interment will take place later that day at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.