Hailey R. Rork

Hailey Ranae Rork was born to Susan Loescher Chrislip and William “Bill” Rork Jr. on October 5, 1993 in Wichita Kansas. From the very day of her birth, Hailey was an obvious fighter and throughout her 30 years of life with her mom by her side was one of God’s toughest warriors. She was determined to beat all odds and take down any obstacles, restrictions, limitations or expectations that were ever placed upon her. She did this with the upmost courage and bravery, along with determination, grace, and brute force strength that left all those who bore witness in pure amazement. Hailey’s tenacious personality, her sassy spunk, laughter, stubbornness, as well as her ability to turn the worst day into a better day for those in her presence all radiated from her core that could be felt by anyone who had the pleasure to know her. Hailey was the light in a world that can seem so dark, a rarity of constant joy that will be missed by so many. 

“Bebbus”, “Hails”, “Short Stuff” and “Toots” were a few of the many nicknames that she acquired throughout her life. Others however, called her a miracle, a gem, and an angel that walked among us. All aliases reigned true, but the names she found the most joy in were daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, and friend to everyone that she met, as she knew no stranger.

Hailey was raised and lived in McPherson, Kansas with her mom, Susan and bonus dad John. John and Hailey had undeniable love and bond that never waivered and was like no other. Hailey attended elementary school in McPherson, McPherson Middle School and McPherson High School where she graduated in 2014. She then attended the wonderful Strive program of McPherson. Hailey was a client of New Beginnings of McPherson where she acquired many friends and loved ones whom she considered family. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William “Bill” Loescher, Mary Ann Giesenhagen Rork Whetstone, William Rork Sr., and bonus grandparents Lavana “Poodgie” Hiatt Chrislip and Clayton Chrislip. 

She is survived by her parents Susan Loescher Chrislip and John Chrislip of McCook, Nebraska, Bill Rork and wife Cori Perkins of Grand Island, Nebraska, grandma Sally Loescher of McCook, Nebraska, siblings Blake (Ashley) Rork and Dillon Rork all of Grand Island, Nebraska, Kayla Rork of McCook, Nebraska, Dezirae Chrislip Deist of McPherson, Kansas, Justin Chrislip of Denver, Colorado, and Dustin Chrislip of Hillsboro, Kansas. Nieces and nephews, Alexis, Taylor, and Austin Young, Harlie Deist, Jaxon and Addision Chrislip, Madelyn, Braedyn, Gracelyn, Dayton, Lynlee, Blakely, and Baylor Rork. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and loved ones, as well as Ruth Robinson of Newton, Kansas who for 21 years was a loving nurse for Hailey and is considered part of the Chrislip and Rork family. 

Although Hailey no longer walks among us and is now an angel from above, her love of music, Shania Twain, Lionel, her beloved stuffed animal, family and friends remain here within the ones who loved her. The memory of her and her story will continue on and may we all impact others in the way she impacted all of us in her name. 

Please join the family for a come and go Memorial Service on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at Stockham Family Funeral Home of McPherson, Kansas from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. A rosary will be held at 5:00 for those who would like to join the family in prayer. 

Memorial donations can be made to New Beginnings of McPherson in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.