STEELEVILLE – Betty Hicks, 90, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Chester, IL.

Betty was born on August 19, 1935, in Jefferson County, IL, to Virgil F. and Mildred A. (Harrison) Wilson. She married Jesse F. Hicks on January 31, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, IL. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2007. Betty was a Homemaker and a member of Steeleville Baptist Church. She was active in various church and community projects for many years.

Betty is survived by her children: Mark (Virginia Carol) Hicks of Olney, IL, Pamela (Pat) Locklear of Greers Ferry, AR, Jeannie (Denny) Beshears of Steeleville, IL; her 8 grandchildren: Nathan Hicks of Perryville, MO, Karri Holland of Olney, IL, Misty Hicks of Olney, IL, Anthony Zerban of Kansas City, MO, Sara Pierce of Walsh, IL, Rebecca Jaimet, Kristofer and Nicholas Beshears; her 13 great grandchildren, and her brother, Glen (Donna) Wilson of Kenosha, WA.

Betty was preceded in death by her sons: Mike Hicks and wife Virginia, Jimmy Hicks; her husband, Jesse Frank Hicks, her parents, Virgil and Alene Wilson, her brothers: Little Bill, Cleo Wilson, Ed Wilson; her sisters: Virginia McCowen, Margie; and a great grandson, Lazarus Hicks.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 2:00 pm, at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL, with Rev. Jared Pemper officiating. Burial to follow at Steeleville City Cemetery, Steeleville, IL. Visitation will be Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026, where friends may call from 11:00 am, until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Steeleville Baptist Church or American Cancer Society, and can be mailed to Wilson’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.