Jaleyha Arcely Cordova

Jaleyha Arcely Cordova, 10, of Morganton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 6, 2017.
Jaleyha was born in Burke County, NC on June 7, 2007, she was the daughter of Candace Simental and the late Ignacio Cordova. She loved singing, dancing, boxing, and all outdoor activities. Her dreams were to grow up to become a singer or a professional boxer. She loved her family and shared an extra special bond with her great-grandparents, Aaron and Viola Cook.
Jaleyha is survived by her mother, Candace Simental; siblings, Xavier Simental and Jazlynn Cordova; uncles, Edgar, Armando, Juan, and Alexander Cordova; great-grandparents, Viola Cook and Aaron Cook of Morganton; and a number of other extended family.
In addition to her father, Jaleyha was preceded in death by her brother, Ignacio “Adrien” Cordova.
The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. The funeral service will follow at 1 pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.