Malisha Lavette McPhaul

Mrs. Malisha Yvette “Lish or Lishmadish” McPhaul (Campfield) passed away on April 13, 2025, in Apopka, Florida, at age 47. Born on March 9, 1978, in Miami, Florida, Malisha lived a life marked by compassion, resilience, and unwavering faith. As a licensed mental health counselor with credentials spanning six states, Malisha has dedicated her professional life to supporting the mental well-being of others. Her commitment to healing extended beyond clinical settings—she was also an entrepreneur and the proud owner of a Mental Health Therapy Agency and an online fashion company. Through her business endeavors and counseling work alike, she touched countless lives with her insight and care. Malisha’s strength and advocacy were especially evident in her role as a Lupus survivor. Refusing to be defined by her diagnosis, she became a powerful voice for others navigating similar challenges. She led seminars and workshops across the country, empowering individuals to live healthy and fulfilling lives despite adversity. Her courage inspired many who found hope through her words and examples. Faith was the cornerstone of Malisha’s life. A devoted member of River of Life Christian Church in Orlando, she spent countless hours in prayer for her family, friends, and community. Raised in a home where prayer was foundational—an enduring legacy passed down from her father, Johnnie Campfield— Malisha carried that spiritual heritage into every aspect of her life. She believed deeply that nothing should be done without first seeking God’s guidance. To those who knew her intimately, Malisha was affectionately known as “Daddy’s Angel”…a reflection of her deep bond with her late father and her gentle spirit. Malisha loved unconditionally, gave selflessly, and prayed fervently for those around her. Malisha found joy in the simple yet profound pleasures of life: spending time with family, decorating spaces with warmth and creativity, reading thoughtfully chosen books, and retreating into quiet moments of prayerful reflection. She is lovingly remembered by her HUSBAND: Byron McPhaul; CHILDREN: Zoey McPhaul and Byron Jr. McPhaul; MOTHER: Linda Campfield; SIBLINGS: Brian Campfield, John Campfield Jr., Alfred Campfield, and Sharie Hoo; along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins—and all those whose lives were enriched by knowing her. Malisha was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Campfield Sr., sister, Shanell Campfield-Johnson, and sibling Avia Campfield. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew her and may her legacy continue to inspire love without condition and faith without hesitation.

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Malisha Lavette McPhaul

March 9, 1978 - April 13, 2025