Obituary of Lynda A. Hoke

Lynda A. Hoke (Artrip) “Memaw” 76 of East Bridgewater, formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC and Virginia passed away unexpectedly at the home of her daughter on December 18th. 
Memaw was retired from Bell Atlantic after over 30 years of dedicated service. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend to all who knew her. After retiring she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, worshiping God, and southern living. 
She is survived by her only Daughter Debbie Doherty and her “pard-ner” Joe Colby of East Bridgewater, her Brother Edward Howard and his wife Valerie of Locust Hill, Virginia, her two Grandsons Stephen Estes and his wife Nicole of Auburn, New Hampshire, Cameron Estes of Taunton and her three Great-Grandchildren Zayden, Arianna, and Clayton Estes. She also had two nephews Thomas Goodman and Tavis Howard of Virginia, John, Janice, Della, and Jake Herlong of Virginia who were like her own family as well as many, many friends. 

A service will be held Saturday January 19th 11:30am at the Emmaus Baptist Church, 6700 Emmaus Church Road, Providence Forge, Virginia 23140 followed by a reception in the church hall.