Vannoy "Ruby" Lou Dunlap's Obituary
In Loving Memory of Vannoy Lou Dunlap, affectionately known as Ruby. Born on April 5, 1936, in Arkansas to the late Floyd and Edith Burch, She was a spirited soul. As the former homecoming queen, she carried herself with the timeless mindset, "Once a queen, always a queen." Outgoing, sassy, and blessed with a great sense of humor, Vannoy's vibrant personality left a lasting impression. After graduating, she joined Southwest Bell as a switchboard operator, where she met and later married the love of her life, Ronald, a Tulsa firefighter. Their love endured for 49 1/2 years until Ronald's passing. Together, they shared a passion for champion pug breeding, traveling across the U.S. for shows. Her devotion extended to her family, and she never missed a chance to attend their sporting events. Her love for crossword puzzles and daytime TV, especially Court TV, Maury Povich, and Jerry Springer reflected her appreciation for drama. Above all, Vannoy's heart belonged to her family, for whom she held an unwavering love. In her memory, let us celebrate a life well-lived and a woman dearly missed.
Vannoy was preceded in passing by her parents, Floyd and Edith Burch; her beloved husband, Ronald Dunlap, and her son, Steven Dunlap.
She is survived by her daughter, Debi Lewis, and her husband, David; her granddaughter, Stephanie Hughes, and her husband, Robert; granddaughter, Lacy Lewis; her great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Hayden Hughes, and Jordyn and Logan Hendrickson; her brother, Jim Burch, and numerous other family members and friends.
Visitation will be at Floral Haven Funeral Home from 5-7 pm, on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Celebration of Life Service will be 3:00 pm, Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Floral Haven Chapel.
Webcasting is available at the following link for those that cannot attend in person: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/97367/hash:0B4D8D7C3801BCCF
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