Erin Lee Runyon

Erin Lee Runyon, age 36, of Holly Ridge, North Carolina, departed this life on June 25,2026. Erin was born September 26, 1989, to Sylvia Maria Gray Runyon and James Bruce Runyon.

Erin was a graduate from Appalachian State University with a major in Asian studies and was fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Erin lived in various countries throughout the world. She was a bright, beautiful young lady with an adventurous spirit. She particularly enjoyed bird watching, bicycle riding, hiking, making pottery and singing in the choir. She attended St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

In addition to her loving parents, Erin is survived by her brother Greyson (Yuki) and their son Minato; her grandparents, James and Miriam Runyon; her aunt, Paula Philips; her uncle Joseph Runyon (Norimi); great uncles, Freeman Gray, Larry Gray, Leon Griffith (Judy); great aunt, Marsha Lester (Robert); and cousins, Mary Ruth, Beth, Kyle, Benjamin, Rebecca, Rob, Charlie, Sasha, Levi, and Harper.

Erin is preceded in death by her grandparents Paul Gray and Sylvia Griffith Gray; great uncles Alfred Gray, Cabell Gray, Donald Gray, Frank Pitzer (Shirley), Jay Akers; great aunts Faye Smith, Ann Frye, and her cousin Madeline Philips

The family will receive visitors at Norris Funeral Services West End Chapel, 511 Church Street, Danville, VA 24541 on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00. Funeral services will follow on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the same location. Pastor Leon Griffith will be officiating the services. Erin will be laid to rest at Cascade Baptist Church Cemetery.

Norris Funeral West End Chapel is serving the family. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.