Dianna Lynn Mach Horton Altimore was born on November 21, 1946, in Alvin, Texas. She went to her eternal rest on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at the age of 72, after a long and hard fought fight with Alzheimer's. She retired from Needville I.S.D. after 29 years of service. She watched a lot of Lil Jays grow up and made life-long friends with many members of the staff. After retirement, she had enjoyed spending time at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Isabel Mach, her in-laws, Tony and Mary Altimore, brother-in-laws, Melroy and Lee Altimore, and sister-in-laws, Gladys and Dee Altimore.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 34 years, Charles "Charlie" Altimore who was always by her side. He was with her through the good and bad times, always devoted to doing what was best for her. He was her rock and primary caretaker. She will also be dearly missed by her two sons, Charles Horton and wife Jennifer, and Chad Horton and wife Kim. Her four grandchildren will always remember the good times they had with their "Nanna"- Caitlyn, Charlie, Cody, and Haley Horton. She also is survived by her brother Dennis Mach and wife Judy, and sister Donna Starkey and husband Glenn, and sister-in-law Helen Altimore. She also has many nieces and nephews, Eric Mach and wife Dustie, Rachel Wilson and husband Ryan, Jake Starkey and wife Cindy, Elaine Powers and husband Keith, Tammy Sangalli and husband Marc, Linda Altimore, Michael Altimore and wife Debbie, Leonard Altimore and wife Beverly, Charlotte Aguilar and husband Ruben, and Wanda Eitemann and husband John; also numerous great nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends. The family wishes to thank Yesenia "Jessie" Uribe, who was her caretaker and helped out when she was needed. They would also like to give a big thank you to her nurse, Linda and her aide, Aretha of Altus Hospice for their comforting care.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21 , 2019, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Garmany & Carden Funeral Home, 3103 School Street, Needville, TX 77461. Services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019, at 2 pm at Immanuel Evangelical Church, 9018 Church Street, Needville, TX 77461. Burial will follow at Immanuel Evangelical Church Cemetery. Following burial, the family will gather back at the church and invite all to join us and remember the good times and wonderful life of Dianna.

Pallbearers will be her sons, Charles and Chad Horton, her grandsons, Charlie and Cody Horton, her brother, Dennis Mach, and her brother-in-law, Glenn Starkey. Honorary pallbearers will be her grand-daughters, Caitlyn and Haley Horton.

Memorials can be made in her memory to Immanuel Evangelical Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 505 Needville, TX 77461.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 3103 School Street, Needville, TX 77461 (979)793-4515