Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory-Edgewater

Arlington National Cemetery

Floretta B. “Soey” McFadden, 93, died on October 3, 2020 at her residence in
Annapolis, MD due to congestive heart failure. Born on February 20, 1927 in
Columbus, OH to the late John and Mary Poeppelmeyer, Floretta was raised by her
grandparents, William and Erma Beasley, and moved with them to Sharon, PA, as a
young girl. They later relocated to Youngstown, OH during her later childhood. She
was introduced to George McFadden from Sharon as a young adult and they
married in 1948. As a military family they lived in numerous locations within the
United States and abroad and returned frequently to Sharon for family visits. They
finally settled on Turkey Point in Edgewater, MD in 1987. In 2018, she relocated
to Brightview Senior Center in Annapolis where she resided until her death. In her
spare time, Floretta enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was preceded in death by
her beloved husband of 63 years, George L. McFadden, Jr. and her son, Mark
McFadden. She is survived by her children, Kenneth McFadden, Kathleen Dupuis,
Robert McFadden, George McFadden, III and William McFadden; her
grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, John, Megan, Jennifer, Bryan, Kelly, Kevin,
Zachary, Patrick, Nicholas and Elizabeth and 9 great grandchildren. Friends are
invited to celebrate Floretta’s life at the Kalas Funeral Home &amp; Crematory, 2973
Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Monday, October 12 from 1 pm until her
funeral service begins at 2 pm. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at
a later date. Donations, in her name, may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd., Edgewater MD 21037 (OLPH.net).
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