Victoria L. Runyan

Victoria L. Runyan, 68, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 10:32 pm on Wednesday April 23, 2025, at University Park Rehabilitation and Health, Fort Wayne. Born on November 20, 1956, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, she was the daughter of James F. and Nell W. (Banks) Hamilton. Virginia attended Columbia City Joint High School and graduated with the Class of 1974. She worked at several restaurants and factories in the area and attended the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed church, western movies, and puzzle books. Survivors include her daughter, Maria Runyan; grandchildren, Crosslyn (Johnathan) Golemon, Skyler Bolen, Brooklyn Reeves, Adreamma Reeves, Raven Bolen and Angelyn Bolen; great grandson, Logan Golemon; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father James Hamilton, mother Nell Faurote, and husband Richard James Runyan. Funeral service will be Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm with calling one hour prior at DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City, Indiana. Burial will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorial contributions in memory of Victoria may be made to DeMoney Grimes towards final expenses. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or to sign the online guest register. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Victoria, please visit our Tree Store.