Diane Casey

Diana Faye Casey, age 75, of rural Dresden, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Baptist Hospital in Union City, TN. She was surrounded by her family. Diana was born on October 4, 1948 in Palmersville, TN. She was the daughter of Harden Gobel Pollock and Betty McClure Pollock. She grew up the youngest of 9 siblings, and she loved to be outside, play sports, and take care of animals, especially one of her first dogs, Snowball. Diana married Michael Lane Casey of Palmersville, TN. They settled in Dresden and were blessed with two boys, Michael Shane Casey and Darryl Lane Casey. Eventually, Diana and Michael moved to Brentwood, TN, to serve as foster/house parents to children at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home. Shortly after moving, Diana and Michael had a surprise with the birth of their daughter, Krissy Casey Nobile.  While working at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home, Diana followed her calling of helping others and following the teachings of Jesus Christ. Diana also continued to use her gifted voice to sing at churches across Tennessee. Diana was a gifted lyrists, guitarist, and singer. Diana loved music—and music loved Diana. The love of it was contagious for everyone fortunate enough to hear Diana sing. Diana also never lost her love of animals—fiercely loving her dogs and cats until the very end. Diana’s dog, Teddi, was with her in the hospital bed even after she was in hospice.  Diana was preceded in death by her parents, her long-time husband, her siblings Lorraine, Jo, Johnny, Jay, Gobel and Lerna May. Diana is survived by her sister Gail  Marie Gallimore; children Shane (Judy) Casey, Darryl (Lisa) Casey, and Krissy (Danny) Nobile; and grandchildren Karmyn Casey, Hannah Casey, Sara Casey, Cade Casey, Keenan Casey, Ivanka Nobile, and Bo Nobile. The time has come for Diana to rest now and become the music, one with alpenglow. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the causes Diana cared the most about—the American Cancer Society or your local animal rescue.