Margaret Alene Hoenig

Surrounded by her beloved family, she passed away peacefully at her home in the Good Hope community where she lived throughout her adult life as she raised her family and attended to the successful business that she and her husband Ben ran for many years until their retirement. Ben Hoenig Appliance was well known locally and deeply respected in the community for the fair and honest business practices they prided themselves upon.

Margaret is survived by her faithful husband of 69 years, Ben Andrew Hoenig, who was faithfully at her side without fail. Married in 1952, they raised 4 children who were the center of their lives, and they were blessed with 9 beautiful grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Born on January 12, 1934, Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Herald Kyle Tilley and Maudie Gilleland Tilley of the Bethsadia community, as well as her sisters Desmer Dunn (Charles), Alma Nix (Jack), and brother Dwight Tilley (Faye). She attended Grandview School and was a graduate of Cullman High School.

Survivors include her beloved husband Ben, son Eddy A. (Deborah) Hoenig, and 3 daughters, Regenia (John) Geisen, Anita (David) Antaillia, and Connie (William) Bailey, all residing in Cullman, and her sister Ethelene Tilley Logan of Birmingham. Grandchildren are Lauren Hoenig, Anna Hoenig, Blake (Jamie) Brauer, Michael (Lacy) Brauer, Anthony (Laura) Geisen, Olivia (Bryan) Israel, Emma Antaillia (Hunter) Jarrell, Chelsey Bailey (Blake) Gammon, and Maggie Bailey. Great grandchildren: Cade Brauer, Ben Brauer, Connor Brauer, Harlow Geisen, Hendrix Geisen, Henry Jarrell, Fisher Gammon and Shepard Gammon. She is also survived by a host of dearly loved nieces and nephews.

As well as being a successful homemaker, Margaret delighted in working alongside Ben as they ran their appliance business and mobile home park as well as farming on the land they loved, raising crops, cattle and beautiful vegetable and flower gardens. She was happiest outside working on the land, building their businesses, helping her children and worshipping and working in her church. A lifelong member of the Baptist Church, she served in many positions over the years including Vacation Bible School director, Missions Director, and Sunday School Teacher.

She also quietly and unselfishly provided care and assistance to many people in need throughout the community.

The family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful people who provided comfort and care and prayers to our mother and family.

Services are as follows:

Friday, August 20, 2021 - A public viewing and visitation will be held at Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Saturday, August 21, 2021 - Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Moss Service Funeral home, with the Reverend Perry Knight officiating. The body will lie in state for 1 hour prior to the beginning of the service . Pallbearers will be: Blake Brauer, Michael Brauer, Bruce Logan, Hunter Jarrell, Byron Willoughby and Brent Willoughby

Burial and a brief graveside service will be held immediately following the funeral service at Cullman City Cemetery.