Obituary of Frances Altman

Frances “Diana” Altman, 78, wife of David McNeil “Ted” Altman, Sr., passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Born on August 10, 1944, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late Daniel O’Neil Player and the late Mable Jean Cassleman Player. Mrs. Altman was a founding member of the Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church and once served in many capacities for the church. Mrs. Altman was retired from Georgetown Steel Mill, She was a hard worker and when she wasn’t working at the mill she could be found pulling shrimp nets and collecting clams in the Pawleys Island Creek. Mrs. Altman loved being outdoors, bird watching and observing other wildlife. She especially loved working in her yard alongside Ted, spending countless hours tending to her flowers, plants, and other law projects. Mrs. Altman enjoyed traveling to the mountains. She was a loving devoted wife, mother, sister, and “Granny” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren She was a beacon of light to all who knew her and loved her. She was an exemplary role model on how to be a great wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her family big and will be sorely missed. Survivors include her husband of Pawleys Island; one son, David M. Altman, Jr. (Tammy) of Pawleys Island; three grandchildren, Kendall Hughes (Tre) of Georgetown, David M. "Trey" Altman, III (Morgan) of Georgetown and Ashley Altman (Alex Hester) of Ninety-Six; three great-grandchildren, Paisley Altman, Laikyn Porter, and Wrenleigh Altman; two sisters, Sandy Lewis of Murrells Inlet and Jeannie Wollman (Alan) of Charleston; and numerous other family members. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Johnny Lewis; and her beloved cat, Garfield. A graveside service will be held at 3 PM Saturday 18, 2023, in Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church, 9967 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ridgewayfh.com Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242