Dolores Fay Runyon

Dolores Fay VanHooser Runyon, 1944-2026

Dolores Fay VanHooser Runyon, 81, of Princeton, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, Mom, Grandma, and Ma.

Dolores was born in Randolph, Texas, on July 2, 1944, to Ernest "Dick" VanHooser and Velma Pratt Key. She attended Ector High School, graduating in 1962 as Salutatorian. The majority of her professional career was spent at Texas Instruments, where she worked for over 35 years. Outside of work, Dolores enjoyed antique malls and thrift stores where she could go "junking." She also loved Sonic diet cokes, staying up all night to read, and spending time with her family.

Dolores was preceded in death by her father Dick; her mother Velma; her step-father Charlie Joe Key; her brother David VanHooser; and her brother-in-law Maurice Walker.

She is survived by her sister Lorene Walker; her daughter Angie Lessard and her husband Scott; her grandchildren Justin Wilson, Dylan McKenzie and his wife Jessica, Marissa McKenzie, Cassie Lessard; her great-grandchildren Isabella Aguado, Eleanor McKenzie, Nolan McKenzie, and Rhodes McKenzie; and her three nephews and their families.

A memorial will be held on January 31 at 2:30 p.m. at the Richardson Women's Club in the clubhouse. The address is 2005 N Cliffe, Richardson, Texas 75082.

We invite you to join us in celebrating Dolores and her life.