Avonda Monique Foreman of Bridgeville, Delaware, Dies at Age 55

Avonda Monique Foreman, a devoted mother and vibrant presence across the Delmarva Peninsula’s church and community circles, passed away on August 28, 2026, under family care in Bridgeville, Delaware, at the age of 55.

Roots in Lewes and Decades in Property Management

Born in Lewes, Delaware, on April 24, 1971, to Ronald Foreman and Darlene Powell of Frankford, Avonda received her formal education through the public school systems in Frankford and Seaford. Her early working life included housekeeping roles in Ocean City, Maryland. Over a span of 15 years, she transitioned into property management, overseeing residential communities across Salisbury, Cambridge, St. Michaels, and Denton in Maryland. In her more recent years, she worked as a caregiver for the Benedictine School in Easton, Maryland.

A Deeply Rooted Spiritual Journey

Beyond her professional life, Avonda built a deeply rooted spiritual journey across the region. She began by attending Morning Star Holiness Church in Frankford, later joining St. John 2nd Baptist Church in Millsboro, Delaware. During her time at Higher Hope Temple in Salisbury, Maryland, she underwent baptism in Jesus’ name and was blessed with the gift of the Holy Ghost. Her path also led her to the Spirit of Excellence in Dagsboro, Delaware, and recently to the Church of the King in Easton, Maryland.

Ministry, Music, and The Foreman Singers

Known affectionately as Monique by family and friends, she was an avid praiser and evangelist who regularly engaged in spiritual and musical teachings. Endowed with a strong melodic voice, she frequently sang at local church and community events, often taking on preaching and speaking roles at spiritual functions. She was also a member of The Foreman Singers, a family musical group in Delaware. Beyond her ministry, she enjoyed traveling, dining, singing, praying, and reading, maintaining an outgoing nature that often made her the center of joy at social gatherings.

Surviving Family and Cherished Memory

Avonda is survived by her parents, Ronald Foreman and Darlene Powell; her eight children, First Born Dee Foreman, Desiree Foreman, Romel Foreman, Shaimel Foreman, Jamel Foreman, Ronald Foreman, Abishai Smith-Foreman, and Nevaeh Jones; her sister, Rhodicia Foreman; and her brother, David Foreman. She also leaves behind two grandsons, Josiah Foreman; three granddaughters, Jordyn Foreman, Amayaih Foreman, and Raina Foreman; one niece, Samira Smith; along with a wide circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Passing away before her were her sister, Rushetta Foreman; her paternal grandparents, Elijah and Louella Foreman; her maternal grandparents, Preston Wise and Joyce Powell; and her maternal great-grandmother, Bernice Powell.