Clara Stone Claxton, 98, passed away on October 26th, 2026. She was born in Athens, Alabama, on June 27th, 1928, to Charles Benjamin McMunn and Susan Evelena Hames McMunn.
Clara is survived by her daughter, Sharon Ann Stone Sandlin (Tim); her grandchildren, Jacob “Jake” Sandlin (Lucy), Benjamin “Ben” Sandlin (Argean), Samuel “Sammy” Sandlin (Madison), Lauren Bailey Hardison (Adam), Troy Stone, and Michael Biggins; and her great-grandchildren, Bailey Grace Hardison, Mattox Hardison, and Icarus Sandlin, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Ernest Lee Stone and Eural Edward Claxton; her daughter, Barbara Lynn Stone; and her brothers, Ollie, Sidney, Marvin, William McMunn; her sisters, Ida Mae McMunn, Virgie “Lorene” Adams, and Frances “Mary” Westman; half-brothers, Elmer and Chirlie Davis.
Clara had a love for life and a heart for serving others. After retiring from TVA, she dedicated many hours to volunteering for numerous organizations, always finding ways to give back to her community. She volunteered at the Athens-Limestone Hospital Gift Shop and was a very active member of the American Legion. She also served as president of the Ladies Auxiliary, where she found great joy in participating in the chicken stews they hosted. In her spare time, Clara enjoyed working in her yard. Her generous spirit, dedication to her community, and love for others will be remembered by all who knew her.
After remarrying later in life, she enjoyed traveling with Eural and making memories along the way. Her favorite line was, “I am doing pretty good for an old girl and still kicking high.”
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m., with Bill Irby officiating. Burial will be at Athens City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ben Sandlin, Samuel Sandlin, Jake Sandlin, Adam Hardison, Mattox Hardison, and John Eaton.
