Janet McFadden

Janet Louise Mcradden passed away peacetully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Janet was born in Zellwood, Florida, on July 20, 1957, to Janie Mae McFadden and Paul Silas. Janet was the eldest child of Janie Mae McFadden. She lived in Zellwood until the age of 15, when her mom purchased their first home in Plymouth, Florida. She graduated from Apopka High School in 1976. She then attended St. Edward's College in Austin, Texas. She often reminisced about her adventures and special moments with new and old friends at St. Edwards. Janet was deeply compassionate, creative, and caring. She ensured that all her patients were well taken care of and engaged in activities while working as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Activities Assistant in a skilled nursing facility for sixteen years. However, her true passion was working with children. She successfully transitioned to working as a preschool teacher for Orange County Head Start. She thoroughly enjoyed educating and encouraging young people throughout her career until her retirement. She then courageously opened he Uniform Shoppe, Inc. on Maine Street in Apopka with her daughters. She successfully marketed and built the business until she was forced to close the doors following an unforeseen health event. Janet loved to travel. She visited two countries and 12 states. She also loved watching westerns. She loved her tamily, but more than anything, she loved the Lord. Janet was a devoted member of Freedom Ministries Church for almost 40 years. She loved to praise the Lord. She believed in the power of prayer. God placed it on her heart to organize one of the most successful "Praise in the Park" events in the church's history. She proudly and successfully served usher board president for several years. She faithfully attended morning prayer. Often interceding in prayer for those placed on her heart. When God spoke, she did her best to obey. She is preceded in death by her mother, Janie Mae Campbell; her Father, Paul Silas; her brothers, Wellington McFadden and Edwin Owens; and her sister of the heart, Dorothy Jackson. Left to cherish her memory are Her Daughters: Erica Jackson of Apopka, Florida, and Jillian Jackson-Motonga (Gorata) of Winter Haven, Florida; her Sisters: Felisha McFadden of Orlando, Florida, Robin Campbell of Apopka, Florida, and Janette McFadden of Orlando, Florida; Brothers: Jimmy McFadden of Lakeland, Florida, William Mcafadden (Cathy) of Orlando, Florida, Spencer McFadden of Apopka, Florida, Anthony Owens of Los Angeles, California, and Paul Silas, Jr. of Orlando, Florida, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, loving church family, and devoted friends.

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Janet McFadden

July 28, 1957 - December 17, 2025