Vannie was born February 9, 1932 in Hamlin, Texas, to William Van Huling and Beatrice Stapleton. Vannie loved to sing, knit clothes for children, and especially loved helping others. Over her lifetime, she logged over 20,000 hours volunteering at Beathania Hospital. She worked in civil service for Sheppard Air Force Base.
She is survived by: sons; Michael Lee Ruth and Jimmy Van Run, step-sons; Wesley Hrazdil and Greg Hrazdil, and sister Geneva Campsey.
The family would like to thank these organizations and ask that donations be made to the following; Royal Estates 3908 Kell W Blvd, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76309; Wichita Falls Home Health 4245 Kemp Blvd., Ste 120, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308; and Hospice of Wichita Falls 4909 Johnson Rd, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76310.