Pearl Frances Runyon (1913 – March 17, 1989) was an American politician who served as Kentucky State Treasurer from 1949 to 1956.
[2][1] Runyon began her career in politics in 1934, when she was elected deputy Pike County court clerk, a position she held for 14 years.
In 1947, governor Earle Clements appointed her assistant secretary of state of Kentucky.
In 1949, Edward F. Seiller died, leaving the office of treasurer vacant, she was appointed by governor Clements to fill the vacancy.
[2][1] Runyon died on March 17, 1989, at Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Pikeville, Kentucky, at the age of 76.