Peggy Altman

Peggy Imojean Cowart Altman, 94, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully on Nov 12, 2026, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

She was born July 26,1932 in Appling County to the late Eddie (Son) Cowart and the late Myrtle Cowart.

Peggy lived a life defined by kindness, patience and quiet generosity. She was a devoted wife, a nurturing mother, a proud grandmother and a cherished friend to all who had the blessing of knowing her. She dedicated her career to shaping young minds as an educator with the Jeff Davis Board of Education. Over her many years in the classroom, she touched the lives of countless students and colleagues with her warmth, encouragement and steady guidance before enjoying a well-earned retirement. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life. As a faithful member of Oakland Baptist Church, she found great joy in worship, fellowship and serving her church family. Outside of church and school, Peggy had a gift for creating beauty with her hands. She loved to crochet, pouring hours of care into handmade blankets, scarves and keepsakes that she freely gifted to family, friends and newcomers -wrapping the people she loved in warmth that will comfort them for years to come. She was also an avid basketball player for Appling County and won state three years in a row. Above all else, she treasured her family. Whether cheering from the sidelines, sharing stories around the kitchen table or simply offering a listening ear, she made everyone in her presence feel deeply loved and valued.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Altman; brothers, Lebrun Yawn, Sonny Yawn, Adis Yawn, Vertis Yawn, and Orvis Yawn; sisters, Lourine Lee, Euletha (Shrimp) Moody, Orie Johnson and Irie Johnson.

She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Beecher, Connie A Swain (Jeff) of Jesup; grandchildren, Stephanie Beecher of Hazlehurst and Tyler Swain (Ashley) of Jesup; great grandchildren, Payton Disharoon (Felicity) of Hazlehurst, Aniston and Cameron Swain of Jesup; great-great grandson, Zayne Schell; special daughter, Joan Rowell of Graham. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Services will be held on November 14, 2026, at 3:00 pm at Oakland Baptist Church with the Rev. Royce Hulett and Rev. Joey Andrews officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service at 2:00 pm.

Active pallbearers will be Payton Disharoon, Tyler Swain, Gary Rowell, Tye Rentz, Matthew Rowell, Ray Googe. 

Honorary Pallbearers will be Senior Oakland Class, David Googe, LaMarr Googe, Kristi Rowell, Staff and Nurses at Community Hospice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the direction of Swain Funeral Home Hazlehurst Chapel.