Janice Ellen (McCorquodale) Clifton, 72, of Alma, Georgia but a long-time resident of Westlake, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. Her and her husband loved riding motorcycles, scuba diving, listening to Jimmy Buffet, boating, camping, antique shopping, loved animals, and traveling the country. Janice was a graphic designer, and especially loved drafting. She was a Real Estate Agent and Appraiser for many years before retiring. Janice was a member of the Eastern Star. She grew up in Douglas Chapel in Alma, Georgia and in later years became a member of Gateway Church of God in Moss Bluff.

She is survived by her mother, Retha McCorquodale of Nicholls, Georgia; one son, Jonathan Clifton (Nicole) of DeQuincy, Louisiana; two daughters, March Clifton of Nicholls, Georgia and Natalie Derouen (Aric) of Moss Bluff, Louisiana; her mother-in-law, Billie Clifton of DeQuincy; two grandchildren, Judson Derouen and Aayden Derouen; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Janice is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wayne "Sam" Clifton; her father, James Wesley McCorquodale; one brother, Timothy Wesley McCorquodale; along with her father-in-law, Samuel "Dutchie" Clifton.

A time of visitation will be held at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy, Louisiana on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

A Celebration of Janice's life will be held in the chapel of Crosby Funeral Home Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2 PM with Rev. Randy Ray officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 1 PM until service time.

Honorary pallbearers include the Douglas Chapel Adult Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Shriners Hospital.

Burial will be at Douglas Family Cemetery in Alma, Georgia.

Services entrusted to Jordan and Amanda Mothershed of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home. Local arrangements by Crosby Funeral Home.