Biography: Helen Hoke, of Little Rock died on February 25, 2012 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. She was born on January 7, 1917 in Little Rock, the daughter of Charles and Ruth Thorpe. She attended schools in Little Rock. In 1936, she married the love of her life , Ed, and they spent 48 wonderful years together before his death in 1984. She is survived by two sons, Charles of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Robert of St. Petersburg, Florida, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Among other family members, she is also survived by a special niece, Ruth Healy of Little Rock, and a close friend, Sue Clark of Hot Springs. Helen was preceded in death by her close sister, Marian Flake and her big brother Clifford Thorpe. Helen will best be remembered as a loving wife and mother who always put her family?s wants and needs first. She was a resident of Presbyterian Village. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ruskin Falls officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, 4401 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205 Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com