Martha Hoke Drye Obituary
We bid farewell to Martha Hoke Drye (Cleveland, North Carolina), born in Statesville, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 3, 2026 at the age of 84. Martha touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Hoke and Mary Salome Shoemaker Hoke; her husband Lonnie Anderson Drye; her siblings, Rachel Ann Hoke, Fleta Hoke Laws, John Nolan Hoke, Thomas Edward Hoke and Clyde Rockwell "Bud" Hoke; her siblings-in-law, Virginia Campbell Drye, Rayford Laws, Bill Ray Holland, Carroll Drye and Lawrence Drye; and her parents-in-law, Ona Deal Drye and W. F. Drye.
She is survived by: her sons, Jeff (Karen) of Statesville, Eric (Pam) of Statesville and Doug of Statesville; her grandchildren, Hannah (Marcus), Jimmy (Amanda), Courtney, Hunter and Shawn; her great grandchild Makinlee; her siblings, Robert Hoke (Becky), Gary Hoke, Marlene H. Miller, Judy H. Holland and Libby H. Branch (Connie); and her sisters-in-law, Betty Drye and Helen (Bill).
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider Cool Spring Community Church or Hospice of Iredell County.
