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Evelyn Hoke

1946 - 2018

Evelyn Hoke obituary, 1946-2018, Defuniak Springs, FL

BORN

1946

DIED

2018

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Clary-Glenn Funeral Home & Crematory - DeFuniak Springs

230 Park Ave.

DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Evelyn Hoke Obituary

Mrs. Evelyn Allen Hoke, age 71, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was born on August 11, 1946 in Florala, Alabama, to Willard Allen and Mallie Carroll Allen.

Mrs. Hoke was a resident of DeFuniak Springs and had lived most of her life in Okaloosa and Walton County. She graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in 1964. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked with the Department of Corrections for the State of Florida and was a school bus driver for the Okaloosa County School District. She enjoyed dancing, singing Karaoke, crocheting, and playing softball.

Mrs. Hoke was preceded in death by her father.

Mrs. Hoke is survived by her mother, Mallie Allen of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; two sons, Bobby Hoke and wife Brooke of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and Keith Allen Hoke of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; her daughter Heather Rene Edwards and husband Eric of Freeport, Florida; two brothers, Buddy Allen and wife Betty of Crestview, Florida, and Ronnie Allen and wife Cheryl of Laurel Hill, Florida; her sister Judy Morgan and husband Dennis of Samson, Alabama; nine grandchildren, Kara Meroni and husband Brian, Bella Kenton, Kyle Ely, Katie Hagan and husband Paul, Gavin Allen Fleet, Kolby Hoke, Rylee Hoke, Jade Edwards, and Miranda Miller; and five great-grandchildren, Teddy, Jasie, Tripp, Carson, and Karter.

A time of visitation will be held from 6:00~8:00 PM, Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel; 230 Park Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 9, 2018 at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Joel Glenn officiating.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Ely, Gavin Fleet, Paul Hagan, Jared Allen, Josh McCreary, Kolby Hoke, and Eric Edwards.
Flowers are being accepted.

Burial will follow in the Limestone Cemetery in Darlington, Florida.

You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Homes & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Florida Daily News on Mar. 6, 2018.

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Renee Mathews-Meyers

March 10, 2018

I was one of the many students that Evelyn drove a bus for. She always had a smile on her face and she was so kind. Praying for all of her family and friends.

Judy Morgan

March 6, 2018

She was my loving Sister I will miss her Everyday

Sadie

March 6, 2018

To the family and friends of Evelyn. I would like to express my sympathy to the family for this great loss. May the God who comforts those that mourn sustain you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2. Please take care.

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