Edith 'Marvine' Lewis Altman

Waycross-Edith "Marvine" Lewis Altman, 77 of Waycross, passed away Monday morning (July 3, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Joseph Herbert Lewis and Mary Magdeline Ham Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Altman; her daughter, Alisa Peeples; 3 brothers, Hugh Lewis, Noel Lewis, and Eldon Lewis; 2 sisters, Sara Dowling and Faye Depratter.

Marvine was a chartered member of Southside Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and cooking, and was employed many years with the State of Georgia as a Clerk.

Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita Thomas (Robert), of Hoboken, Arlene Thomas (David), also of Hoboken; a son-in-law, Brian Peeples, of Nahunta; 3 grandchildren, Liza Taylor (Buck), of Rochester, Minnesota, R.J. Thomas, of Augusta, GA, and Collin Peeples, of Nahunta; a great grandchild, Rhett Taylor, of Rochester, Minnesota; a sister, Oleta Strickland, of Hortense; a special niece, Shirley White, of Brunswick; and a devoted caregiver, Mary Crocker, of Blackshear.

Visitation will be held Wednesday (July 5, 2017) starting at 6PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A Funeral Service will be held (July 6, 2017) at 10 AM at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Johns and Rev. Charles Florey officiating.

Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Donald Lewis, Charlie Lewis, Doug Lewis, David Strickland, Collin Peeples, and Marc Herrin.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of Arlene and David Thomas; 347 Evergreen Way, Waycross GA, 31503.

Family and Pallbearers are asked to meet at the Church Thursday morning by 9:30 AM.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.