Diana Jane Hayes

Diana Jane Hayes, 77, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at Advent Health in Fletcher, NC.

Mrs. Hayes was born in Sayre, PA to the late Leon Claire Hutton and Fern “Jean” Cowan Hutton. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Hutton.

Diana graduated from Graham Junior College, Boston, MA with a degree in accounting. She was a lifelong learner and had worked as an accountant, a computer programmer, former owner/operator of a bed and breakfast off the coast of Maine and authored an autobiography (Double Knit). She was a passionate advocate for Multiple Sclerosis of which she had. She had fundraised for over 25 years for M.S. in Maine and the Carolinas and was active with the M.S. walks. She even initiated change in the insurance/Medicare industry for military people. She taught Bible School, loved beach biking in Hilton Head, spending the summers in Rangeley, Maine, and enjoyed watching sports. She also enjoyed reading her nook, word puzzles, and playing cribbage. She inspired those around her with her keen wisdom and positivity. She loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Diana is survived by her ex-husband and best friend, Charles Hayes; son, Leon Charles Hayes (Shawn); two brothers, David Hutton (Ursala) and Lynn Hutton (Judy); five grandchildren, Lynnze Jean, Nathin Hayes (Erin Carpenter), Brendan Hayes, Tanner Flores, and Ashlyn Taylor, and four great grandchildren, Levi Naumann, Logan Naumann, Amelia Hayes, and Lucas Naumann.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 21, 2025 at 2PM at Fletcher United Methodist Church with pastor Steven Ray officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made “in honor of Diana Hayes” to Fletcher United Methodist Church https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YQZY/campaign/C-10FJ5

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC is assisting the family and a guest register is available online at www.grocefuneralhome.com