Alice Hornung

Alice Marie Hornung passed away in the early morning hours on October 8, 2007, in Peppers Personal Care Home in Kerrville, Texas. There she received excellent care with love and affection from Pepper and her husband, Joe, and most recently the staff of Sid Peterson Hospice during the last year and a half of her life.Alice Marie Hillegeist was born in Lexington, Texas, on March 21, 1917, to Eddie Hillegeist and Alice Augusta Grusendorf Hillegeist. She married Ernest Hornung, of Gonzales August 1963 who preceded her in death in July, 1992. She is also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Loreen Perry and Clara Lee Brewer and nephew, William Perry. Marie graduated as valedictorian from Lexington High School in 1934. Her college education began at Blinn College. She then transferred to Southwest Texas State University, where she earned a BA in Education. She taught in the Texas schools for 45 years at the junior and senior high levels. She served as president of Lee County Texas State Teachers Association, counselor for college youth working with Methodist churches of Texas and PTA president. Later in her career, she earned an MA in education at The University of Texas at Austin. In 1963, she organized the Special Education Program in Gonazles Independent School District of which she served also as department head. Her longest terms of tenure were 19 years in Lexington and 18 years in Gonzales where she retired. She was a member of The National Education Association, The Texas Education Association and Texas Retired Teachers. She was a very dedicated teacher whose students long remember her with affection and thankfulness.When she felt she could no longer care for herself, she gave up her home and moved to The Romberg House, an assisted living care facility in Gonzales. When in 2004, she needed more than long distant care by her son and daughterinlaw, she moved to Kerrville, first to Alpine Nursing Home and then to Peppers Personal Care Home. While at Peppers, she celebrated her 90th birthday with a birthday bash, as she called it. Many former students as well as family and friends paid tribute to her by coming long distances to participate in the festivities.Alice Marie was a faithful and dedicated member of the United Methodist Church all of her life. She served diligently and lovingly in many capacities. She was member of United Methodist Women, was a choir or, adult Sunday School teacher, and served on various church boards. She loved her Lord Jesus and is now in his beloved presence.She is survived by her son, Dr. Warren Hornung and wife, Anita of Kerrville grandson Billy Hornung and wife Keri of Gonzales grandson John Hornung and Patricia Hornung, great grandchildren, Laura Hornung and David Hornung of Mission, TX a niece, Jan Alexander, of Lexington, TX. great nieces, Crystal Alexander, Kansas State University, and Emily Alexander of Round Rock, TX. nephew, Robert Brewer and wife, great nieces, Bliss Marie, Gem, and great nephew, Rayce of Lexington, TX.Remembrances may be made to Gonzales First United Methodist Church, 522 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales, TX. 78629 Monthalia United Methodist Church, 1926 County Rd, Cost, TX. 78614 Lexington United Methodist Church, Box 116, Lexington, TX. 78947.A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Gonzales First United Methodist Church, 522 St. Lawrence Street., Gonzales, TX..

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