Hayleigh DeLaCorte

Hayleigh Nellie Ann DeLaCorte, aged 15, of Corsicana, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was born February 18, 2008, to Paul DeLaCorte and Grace Smith. Hayleigh attended Corsicana High School. Hayleigh was her own person, very outspoken, loving, artistic, crazy and funny. She had a real love for food. She loved to try all types of different cuisines and then to try to recreate them herself. Her favorites were sushi & ramen. She was also a true artist. As she developed as a person her art developed with her. She started out with extra girlie unicorns and horses as a little girl. She also had a painting phase where she painted sunsets, galaxies, waves, and the moon. She was good at everything she tried, sculpting, painting, drawing. Her art was a window into her. Sometimes it was glittery, sometimes it was random and weird, and sometimes it was dark. Most people thought Hayleigh's favorite color was black due to her tough exterior and her solid black wardrobe. But secretly, her favorite color was pink, which sheds light on who she was on the inside - soft and caring with a sweet soul. She loved to help others and befriended those who struggled like her. Hayleigh saw the natural inner beauty of every person regardless of their gender, race, or religion. She is survived by mother Grace Smith and father Paul DeLaCorte, her Nana and Popo, Laura and Rafa Renteria, her grandparents, Dr John and Maggie Parker, and her Gpa and GiGi Jim and Lisa Nies, Great grandmothers Dr Patricia Allen and Pam Owen. ; brother, Kyler Hubik, sisters, Jazmine Medina and Izzy Delacorte; bonus mom since 2012, Kelli Atchison; Her aunts Ashley Parker, Bailey (Matt) Betts, Madelyn Parker and Abigail Parker and Uncle Jack Parker; Cousins, Jayden Naemi, Milo Matthew, Lola Matthew, Zoe Matthew, Logan Betts, Brennan Betts; Tias and Tios, Desiree DeLaCorte (Leo Miller), Gabriel DeLaCorte (Sarah Spicer), Miguel (Norma) Ruiz, and Will (Sina) Ruiz; Cousins, Dameion Ruiz, Tristan (Jasmine) Saunders, Abriana Ruiz (Mariano Garcia), Lj Decherong, Daryn Ruiz, Daniel Saunders, Storm DeLaCorte, Cruz Garcia, and Salem Grey; cat, Levi; and plants, Larry and Hector. Preceded by great grandparents, Mike and Nellie Ruiz, Nannie Lisa Smith and great grandfather Jerry Smith. Visitation for Hayleigh will be held on Sunday, May 28th from 6 - 8 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, May 29th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home starting at 11 am. A graveside service will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery

Hayleigh DeLaCorte

February 18, 2008 - May 17, 2023