DOVER - Diana Case Hayes, of Dover, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. She was 47. Mrs. Hayes was born June 3, 1964, in Dover, the daughter of Donald G. Case of Dover and the late Alice M. Case. She worked for many years as a receptionist for Gede Insulation, Inc. of Dover. Diana attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Smyrna, for many years throughout her childhood. She liked to bowl and was on a bowling league in Dover for many years. Her daughters remember spending many of their childhood Friday nights with their mom as she pursued her passion for bowling. Diana enjoyed her family, they came first. She was also known for her love of laughter. In addition to her father, she is survived by her step-mother, Betty of Dover; two daughters, Amanda Jean Hayes and Katelyn Joy Hayes, both of Dover; and her brother, Dennis Wayne Case and his wife Kim of Clayton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna, where friends may call at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Easter Seals of Georgetown, 22317 DuPont Boulevard Georgetown, DE 19947-2153; or to Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19904; or to Christiana Care Visiting Nurses Association, 1 Reads Way, Suite 100, New Castle, DE 19720; or to the MS Society, Delaware Chapter, Two Mill Road, Suite 106, Wilmington, DE 19806. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.