Obituary of Sandy Hicks

Sandra "Sandy" Lou Hicks, 79 of Chatham, Illinois formerly of Carlinville passed away Tuesday morning, November 15, 2022, at her daughters residence. Sandy was born September 15, 1943, a daughter of Kenneth and Norma E. (Watters) Garrett. Sandy graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1961. She married Thomas Cunningham February 16, 1962 in Carlinville and later divorced. In 1999 she married Charles David "Bud" Hicks. Sandy worked in the Macoupin County Treasurer's office for 16 years, then was the Carlinville City Clerk for 14 years. She enjoyed bowling, softball, darts, shuffleboard, boating, crafts and camping with friends. Sandy was a "Fun Seeker" and loved to dance. She was loved by all. One of her favorite sayings was " if you don't want to have fun, stay home". She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Judy Bowman. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, IL. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, November 18, 2022 at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home with Rev. Cliff Woodman officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Sandy is survived by her daughter, Amy Niehaus of Chatham, IL, son, Tom Cunningham of Medora, IL, step-daughter, Sheila Stokes of Carlinville, IL, step-daughter, Kathy Jo Gooding of Carlinville, IL, eight grandchildren, Jered, Justin, Joshua (Madeline) Niehaus, Alexa Layton, Sammi (Justin) Heggy, Kamryn and Krista Gooding and Mandi Amaxopulos, 4 great grandchildren, brothers, Jim (Shelly) Garrett of Villa Grove, IL and Lynden R. "Alby" (Dawn) Albertine of Carlinville, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory.