Tia Lashae Whitford, 38, of Granite City, IL died on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL.

She was born on September 11, 1986 in Granite City, IL to Wade and Christina (Mathis) Whitford.

The loving mother and daughter enjoyed welding.  She especially enjoyed being a mom and an aunt.

Tia is survived by her parents; a daughter, Lilliannah Solomon of New Athens, IL; a brother, Michael Whitford of Granite City; 3 sisters:  Shana (Del) Roso of Granite City, Lezley Whitford of Granite City and Kayla (Oscar) Ortiz of Granite City.  Also surviving are her fiancé, Charles King;  nieces and nephews:  Rachel, Alivia, Julius, Logan, Ka'Mya and Bryson and a great nephew, Julian.

A memorial visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com