Sammie A. Altman

April 2, 1932 - January 21, 2020

Nichols... Mrs. Sammie A. Altman, age 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Altman was born in Brittons Neck, SC, a daughter of the late Johnnie and Rachel Altman. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and she never met a stranger. Mrs. Altman was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband James Altman and two brothers, T.D. Altman and Marshall Altman. Survivors include two sons, Johnny B. Shelley (Margaret) of Nichols and William R. Shelley of Nichols, two grandchildren, Johnny B. Shelley, Jr. (Casey) of Nichols and Stacy B. Shelley (Jean) of Mills River, NC, seven great-grandchildren, Isaac, Gracie, Beven, Jacob, Jonah, Sophia, and Townes Shelley, two brothers, Phil Altman (Shirley) of Conway and Boyd Altman of Walterboro, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A special thank you to Randi, Sylvia, Angela and all the staff at MUSC Health/Mullins Nursing Center for their care and devotion over the last year and a half. The family will receive friends Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5-7 PM at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Conrad officiating. Committal services will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 13403 Hwy 19, Nichols, SC 29581. Please sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel is serving the family.