If its hardcoded, you need to change it the hard way (editing theme), but most themes will allow widgets in the footer. Also, sometimes themes display a default navigation that changes once widgets are placed in it. So firstly look in your widget boxes to see if there is a footer box.
I did that but the widget looked awful! I could style it but I would rather do it the hard way….if you think I can??
1) Go to Dashboard -> Appearance -> Menus
2) Create and configure a custom menu, using whatever menu items you need want (e.g. Categories)
3) Assign the custom menu to the appropriate Theme Location
Thanks Chip and Money-Maker! I have oddly never used the menu feature. For any that are searching for this themselves, this should be the main area that needs explanation.
http://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/wp_nav_menu
The easiest way to implement
http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/how-to-add-custom-navigation-menus-in-wordpress-3-0-themes/
HAVE A GREAT DAY!