Lula Mae Hicks, 95, of Granite City passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home.  She was born July 22, 1930 in Corning, AR to Herman and Ruby (nee: Leonard) Goodman.  She married Loren Hicks in November of 1947; he preceded her in death October 27, 2009.

In her free time she enjoyed reading.

She is survived by her daughter Rita DonCarlos of Granite City; son, Kenny (Natalie) Hicks of Granite City; grandchildren, Cliff Nettles, Scott Nettles, Rusty Nettles, Tahisha Lettie and Tiffany Hicks; step grandchildren, Chad Mercer and Ryan Holt; brother, Stan Goodman of Granite City and sisters, Wanda Berry of Sikeston, MO and Yvonne Counts of Highland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson, Jamie Hicks; brothers, Dwayne and Danny Goodman and a sister, Laveda Groves.

Cremation services entrusted to Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City.  Online guestbook available at www.wojstrom.com.