Janet Carol Smith Whitfield

Janet Carol Smith Whitfield, age 67, of Demorest, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. 

Born in Toccoa, Georgia on November 16, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Travis Smith and Frances Emmalene Savage Smith. Janet loved her family, arts and crafts. 

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Joey Smith and Marvin Smith. 

Surviving are her husband, John Whitfield of Demorest; daughters and sons-in-law, Tonya & Donald Smith of Demorest, Brandy & Walter Anderson of Alto and Kimberly Whitfield of Demorest; step-daughter, Krystian Whitfield of Helen; step-sons, Toby Whitfield of Demorest and Shane Whitfield of Clarkesville; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ira Smith and Ralph Smith both of Baldwin, James “Hoss” Smith of Demorest; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

No formal services are planned at this time. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.