Helen Robertson Altman

Helen Robertson Altman, 91, passed away on September 17, 2023.  

Born on October 29, 1931 in Winder, Georgia, Helen was the youngest child of William Fletcher and Julia Pope McWhorter Robertson.  In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her big brothers William Fletcher, Jr., Douglas Welby and Charles Francis.  

Her family moved to Lyons, GA where Helen attended elementary school and graduated from Lyons High School in 1949.  She attended Georgia Teachers College (now Georgia Southern University) in Statesboro, Georgia and began her teaching career in Jackson Corner, Georgia at age 19.  After completing her undergraduate degree in education, Helen received a Master’s Degree in Education from Georgia State University.  Her love of learning made Helen a well-liked teacher and team leader in Elementary Education. She retired in 1983 as the Media Specialist Coordinator for the DeKalb County School System in Decatur, Georgia.

Helen married Cecil Frank Altman on June 25, 1966 and they made their home on Lavista Road in Decatur,Georgia for many years.  In 1994 they built their dream home and moved to Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia.  She had many longtime friends and over the years kept in close contact with family members, especially her brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Their home served as a gathering place for friends and their hosting of the family’s annual holiday events was looked forward to by all. 

They became active members of Nacoochee United Methodist Church. Helen was able to help set up the church’s library and was their librarian for many years. She was also on the first Eagle planning committee for senior adult education and continued to help educate others for years. 

Helen is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service will be held at Nacoochee United Methodist Church at 1371 Highway 17 Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571 on October 29, 2023 following the Sunday church services. Pastor Keith Windmiller will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Nacoochee United Methodist Church. 

An online guest registry is available for the Altman family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256