Anne Carlton Perkins McFadden, 90, of Winchester, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home.
Born Oct. 26, 1935, in Williamson, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Guy Whitney Perkins and Annie Carlton Perkins. She attended Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky, and graduated in 1957 with a bachelor of education degree, and Duke University in 1959, with a master of education degree. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Sterling, where she taught Sunday school. She engaged in various charitable endeavors during her life including serving for many years as a volunteer at the University of Kentucky Art Museum and as a supporter of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra.
Survivors include two children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren - daughter, Laurie McFadden Miller (Bobby) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (formerly of Paducah); son, Don C. McFadden III (Beth) of Winchester; grandchildren, Susan Keffer (Michael) of Winchester, Laura Anne McFadden (Sam) of Chicago, Ill., Sarah McFadden Barrett of Winchester, Caroline Miller Little (Austin) of Lexington and Catherine Miller Young (Ben) of Albuquerque, N.M.; great-grandchildren, Mary Beth Keffer, Benjamin Barrett, Piper Little, Nora Little, Griffin Little and Eliza Young; and a niece and nephew.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Don C. McFadden Jr.; a brother, Whitney Perkins; and a sister, Patricia Perkins Sholar.
Private family service will be held at the Machpelah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider a charitable donation to The Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Dr., Winchester, Ky., 40391, or a charity of your choice.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to her devoted caregivers, Marguerite Garcia, Christine Grimes, Aneesah Dennis and Tish Baker, for their compassionate care and kindness.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory oversees arrangements.
Guestbook available at www.coffmanfuneral.com.
