It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of mother and wife,
Margaret Alene Hoenig of Cullman, Alabama, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the age of 87
years.
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 four children who were the center of their
lives, and they were blessed with nine beautiful grandchildren and eight 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) and 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; three 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 are 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 Baptist, 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.
A public viewing and visitation will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 at Moss Service Funeral
Home in Cullman from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Moss Service
Funeral home, with Reverend Perry Knight officiating. The body will lie in state for one 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.
