Janet Clifford Stone

Janet Clifford Stone, 82, of Martinez, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Martinez.

Janet was born Augusta, Georgia to Hatton and Renva Clifford on November 15, 1943. She went to school in Augusta, Georgia. She graduated from the Academy of Richmond County. She married Jerry Stone on October 21, 1962, in Augusta, Georgia.

She was a homemaker and always loved taking care of her family and spending time at home. Janet was an active member of Warren Baptist Church where she served in the Children’s Ministries in many capacities, including in the nursery. Janet was a former member of the Lake Park Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, where she accepted Christ and was married to her beloved husband. She was also a member of Watersports Inc. Boating Club for 50 years, where she enjoyed playing scrabble with friends. Janet loved completing daily newspaper crossword puzzles.

Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Hatton and Renva Clifford; and her brother, Hatton “Bubba” B. Clifford Jr.

Janet is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Stone; her daughters Lynn (Barry) Martin and Cindy (William) Black; her son, Matthew (Tiffany) Stone); her sisters, Shirley McCorkle and Debra (Clifford) Hancock; her grandchildren, Brandon (Teresa), Ben and Beverly Martin, Rochelle Audette (Danny), Kimberly Black (Steven Shelton), Ben Black, Leanilla, and Noah Stone; and her 11 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Janet’s grandsons: Brandon, Ben, Danny, Steven, Ben, and Noah. 

Memorials may be given to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in Janet’s honor. This is a cause Janet always donated to. The family of Janet wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Janet’s cousin, Diane Padgett, for her love and support.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Platt’s Funeral Home in Evans, Georgia, with the Pastor Scott Bedgood officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

Arrangements were entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com.