Diane Marie Hayward, age 71, of Marlette, passed away unexpectedly at her home Saturday, February 27, 2021.
She was born May 18, 1949 in Almont, daughter of Frank and Lillian (Meyers) Fuller. Diane attended Brown City Schools. She married Robert Hayward Sr. on August 13, 1966 in Marlette. Diane enjoyed decorating, gardening, and yard work. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Diane was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a faithful servant of God.
Diane is survived by her husband, Robert Hayward Sr.; children, Kimberly (Landon) Warner, Robert Hayward Jr., Randy Hayward, and Rebekah (Michael) Perales; 17 grandchildren, Stephen, Casey, Caitlin, Kirsten, Lacey, Brandon, Justin, Randy Jr., Matthew, Riley, Sarah, Kyle, Sophia, Drew, Norah, Morgan, and Ellie; great-grandchildren, Kali, Michael, Sadie, Andrew, Kendyl, Malia, and Sawyer; sister, Molly (Bill) Kasdorf; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lillian Fuller; three brothers, Leon, Bill, and Jay; and five sisters, Ruthie, Helen, Alice, Betty, and Dorothy.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Those desiring to make a Memorial Contributions in Diane’s memory may direct them to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel.