With profound sadness, her family announces the death of Alma Hoke Greene, 69, who died on Saturday, September 12th, 2020 at her home in Boone, North Carolina. Alma died peacefully in the arms of her loving husband, Don.
Alma was born September 4, 1951 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was the first of three children born to Orin Vance Hoke, Jr. and Helen Woodside Hoke.
After graduating from Myers Park High School in 1969, Alma attended Birmingham-Southern studying biology and English, and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She transferred to UNC Charlotte to continue her studies. On March 14, 1971, Alma married her best friend and the love of her life, Don Greene. After marriage, Alma began her career working for the City of Charlotte testing water quality.
After many years of helping Don, in the room above their garage with his textile sales representative job, she and Don founded A. Hoke Ltd., in 1989. They started with one location in Charlotte and in 1992, added another showroom in Raleigh. Alma’s passion for the interior design industry, her love of all things beautiful, and her commitment to exceptional customer service, led to creating the premier interior trade showrooms in the Carolinas. In addition, Alma was most proud of her relationships with her employees and customers.
The joy of Alma’s life was her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, and mentor to many. Nothing made Alma happier than to spend time with her family. Weekends with her two grandchildren brought her so much joy. To her friends, Alma was accomplished, smart, generous, and warm. Alma was welcoming to all and made everyone feel as if he or she was a best friend.
Alma loved spending time at her mountain home in Hound Ears where she entertained with gracious, Southern-style. She was a competitive card player, a fabulous cook, a designer of gorgeous flower arrangements, and a willing, but often reluctant golfer. She was an enthusiastic and successful fundraiser for many local charities, especially the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. She unselfishly gave of her time and talents to Hound Ears Club by serving as a two-term board member.
Alma loved traveling to warm places, especially to Florida and Palm Springs, CA. She enjoyed many trips with her family and friends. For the past ten years, however, Alma’s greatest pleasure was being able to work side by side at A. Hoke Ltd. with her daughter, Elaine.
Alma is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Don Allen Greene; adored daughter, Elaine Greene Hougham (Kym); grandchildren, Lilly Katherine Gray and Walker Cooper Gray; and sister, Elaine Hoke Wooley (Steven). She was preceded in death by father, Orin Vance Hoke, Jr.; mother, Helen Woodside Hoke; and brother, Orin Vance Hoke, III.
A small, private family service will be held Thursday, September 17th in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation.
(https://apprhs.org/make-a-one-time-gift/). Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation, PO Box 7600, Boone, NC 28607.
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