Irma Lee (Chapman-Cassady) Runyons

1948—2025

Irma Lee (Chapman-Cassady) Runyons, age 76, of Lexington, passed away peacefully Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Sayre Christian Village.

Irma was born Dec. 21, 1948, in Martin County to the late Abraham and Stella Chapman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Runyons and one brother, Paul Faron Chapman.

Irma is survived by her son, Richard (Beth) Cassady; daughter, Lisa Lewis; three grandchildren, Bobby Cassady, Raegan Lewis and Kamryn Lewis; and a new great-granddaughter, Flora, along with her children’s father, Thomas Cassady.

Irma has been blessed to have an honorary granddaughter and caregiver, Amanda Wilburn. She is also survived by one brother, Bill (Cathy) Chapman, and four sisters, Rebecca Wefenstette, Marsha White, Vera (David) Lemaster and Pam (Michael) Muncy.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Callaham Funeral Home in Inez with Terry Harmon officiating. Burial followed at the Highlands Cemetery in Staffordsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Irma’s memory to the Union United Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Callaham Funeral Home, Inez.