Windora "Cookie" Altman

Mrs. Windora "Cookie" Cook Altman of Altman Road near Hampton, died Thursday night at her residence after an extended illness.

Mrs. Altman was born in Allendale County, May 6, 1949, a daughter of the late Buck and Irene Shuman Cook.  She was a 1968 graduate of Wade Hampton High School, and then went to Nursing School.  She was an LPN and worked in area hospitals until 2003.  She was a very active member of Sandy Run Baptist Church for 48 years and was president of the Prayer team until 3 years ago when she could not continue due to her illness.

She is survived by her Husband of 49 years, James Terrell Altman of Hampton;  Sons:  James Wilbur (Jamie) Altman and wife, Shannon, of Hampton, and Douglas Terrence Altman and wife, Wanda, of Wisconsin;  Grandchildren:  Heather, Matthew, Caroline, Tristina, Ayden and Lakin;  A God given Sister:  Sarah (Janie) Altman of Varnville;  and two Great Grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by:  a Sister, Jo Ann Cook;  and a Brother, Wilbur Cook.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday in the Sandy Run Baptist Church, with burial in the Sandy Run Cemetery.

Visitation will be Saturday from 5 to 7 PM at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.