Janet "Jan" G. Soto

She worked in Atlanta with Pan AM airlines and sold real estate. Jan eventually moved to Tallahassee to continue her real estate career with Noblin Realty and eventually became a broker, establishing her own company, Jan Soto Realty. Throughout her career she closed many real estate deals from homes to hotels. On several occasions she was recognized as a top real estate seller. Jan’s claim to fame was leasing the Barnett Bank building back in 1968 in which she made full-page coverage in the Tallahassee Democrat with a headline that read “Jan Schultz- Soto Works in a Man’s World”.

In Tallahassee she met the love of her life – Dr. Bernard Soto and after their marriage she inherited seven kids. Jan never had any kids of her own, but she experienced life at every angle with her stepchildren. She was a dedicated, caring and loving stepmother and beloved grandmother. She was blessed with one grandchild, Allen, who was the apple of her eye. Jan loved people and never met a stranger. She always greeted everyone with a big, beautiful smile and “How are You Honey”. Jan often hosted parties and one fund raiser annually on the day of Kentucky Derby, complete with Kentucky Burgoo, Mint Juleps and betting booths, and of course the attire consisting of big hats and seersucker suits.

Jan was a member of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors, Florida Economics Club, Governors Club, Springtime Tallahassee, Chamber of Commerce. Jan contributed to many organizations in Tallahassee for the greater good of the community.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Frances (Sam), Chris (Kris), Bernard, Stephen, Michael (Wendy), Mary; Allen (grandchild); nephews, Bruce and Greg Hull; niece, Kim Wilson; and many extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Chalmer and Nola Gullet; sisters, Dale and Ruth; her beloved husband, Dr. Bernard Soto; and stepdaughter, Bea Soto.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home on Timberlane Rd. from 4-6pm with a Rosary following. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 2pm.

The Soto family would like to extend a special thank you to Barbara Cottrell and her family for taking care of Jan and all her needs as well as her lifelong friends, Joyce Wilson and Dean LaFleur.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Open Door Women’s Clinic, 1395 Cross Creek Circle, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.