The Richmond News, June 19, 2026

Lucille Wicker

Donna “Lucille” Wicker, 89, of Richmond passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Lucille was born April 15, 1937, in Swanwick, rural Richmond, the daughter of James M. Liles and Grace (Brown) Liles. Lucille was the youngest of 12 children. Lucille was united in marriage to Virgil Ernest Wicker on Feb. 25, 1959. She and Virgil celebrated 60 years of marriage until Virgil passed on May 21, 2019.

Her eldest son, Jack Wicker, also preceded her in death, passing away Nov. 12, 2023. Others who preceded her in death included her mother and father; two brothers, Charles Liles and Harry Liles Sr.; six sisters, Ellen Louise “Sitter” Young, Geraldine Fitch, Mary White, Judith Harris, Vivian Karl and Jo Ann O’Dell; three siblings that died at birth; and Harry E. Liles Jr., a nephew that the siblings considered to be a brother. In addition, she was preceded by three nephews, Jimmy O’Dell, Jimmy Wasmer and Marvin Karl.

Survivors include her son, Steve (Brenda) Wicker of Wood Heights; daughter, Kathie (Garry) Bush of Richmond; and daughter-in-law, April Wicker of Excelsior Springs. Other survivors include six grandchildren: Eric (Diana) Barker, Krystal Wicker, Tristan Wicker, Jason Wetzel, Rachael Wicker and Nathan Wicker.

In addition she is survived by 11 great-grandchildren: Mallyrie, Maddux, Joshua, Addelyn, Braidyn, Bellamy, Abigayle, Ryna, Preston, Jackson and Charlie. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well.

Lucille worked at the family business, Wicker’s Furniture TV and Appliance, with her husband Virgil for 39 years. She also was a homemaker, and loved and enjoyed her family.

She loved cooking big family meals at gatherings, such as holidays and birthdays. She loved going to garage sales with her sisters and daughter.

Lucille loved her country music, and loved singing to others and was good at it. She loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Lucille was always generous and kind to all and would do anything to help someone in need.

She was of the Christian faith. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shirkey Hospice. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation and funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation to begin at 10 a.m., followed by the services at 11. Burial was to be in Richmond Memory Gardens.

Please share your memories of Lucille with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.