Maxine Miller Hoke
(September 1, 1919 - October 22, 2013)

Maxine Miller Hoke, 94, of Huntington, widow of Edgar C. Hoke, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was born September 1, 1919 in Huntington, the daughter of the late William T. and Martha Carpenter Miller. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Leon I. Miller, Forrest F. Miller and Kenneth K. Miller. She was a graduate of Huntington High School and Wiseman Business School, she attended Marshall University. She was a retired office manager for Hunter-Chambers Camera Shop. A life-long member of the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church and was the oldest living member, in terms of membership, having joined the church on December 14, 1930. She was a member of the John Wesley Sunday School Class, a member of the Leah Circle of the United Methodist Women and had served as circle leader. She was a Past President of the United Methodist Women. She has served as a member of the Finance Committee, the Trustees, the Administrative Council and served as Chairman of the Communion Stewards for many years. She was a Lay Leader from 2001 – 2003. A member of Pilot Club International and served four terms as President of the Pilot Club of Huntington. She was a three time recipient of the Lucy E. Prichard Award for service. She served as Governor of the Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia District of Pilot International and as Pilot Information Leader on the International level. A member of the Woman's Club of Huntington and the Sugarwood Ladies Golf Association. She is survived by a niece, Karen Miller Deitz of Bouse, AZ; nephews, Gary L. Miller and his wife Eleanore of Corrales, NM., Roy D. Hoke II and his wife Helen of Avon Lake, OH., Charles S. Hoke and his wife Doris of Omaha, NE, Shirley Miller, wife of deceased nephew Donald Miller of Harrison, MI, several great-nieces and great-nephews and many dear friends. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 at Beverly Hills United Methodist Church by the Rev. William M. Haynes Jr. Interment will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. Friends may call Monday, 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.