Avonda Foreman

Avonda Monique Foreman 55, of Frankford, Delaware departed this life on August 28, 2026 under family care in Bridgeville, Delaware. She was born in Lewes, Delaware on April 24, 1971 to Ronald Foreman and Darlene Powell of Frankford, Delaware.

Avonda received her formal education through both the Frankford and Seaford, Delaware public
school systems. During her early employment, she did various housekeeping jobs in Ocean City, MD. Over a period of 15 years within the state of Maryland, she worked as a property manager in the cities of Salisbury, Cambridge, St Michaels, and Denton. Recently, Avonda worked as a caregiver for the Benedictine School in Easton, MD.

Avonda started her spiritual journey attending Morning Star Holiness Church in Frankford, Delaware and afterwards attended St John 2nd Baptist Church in Millsboro, Delaware. She was baptized in Jesus’ name and received the gift of the Holy Ghost while attending Higher Hope Temple in Salisbury,Maryland. Avonda also attended Spirit of Excellence, Dagsboro, Delaware and recently Church of the King, Easton, Maryland. Avonda, an avid praiser and true warrior of God also did a considerable amount of evangelistic, spiritual and musical teachings. She directed many to the will of God while constantly confessing her strong faith to family, friends and even strangers.

Avonda, also known by family and friends as Monique, enjoyed traveling, dining, singing, praying, and reading. She especially enjoyed singing with her family group, The Foreman Singers while living in Delaware. She had a vibrant outgoing nature and was often the center of joy at social gatherings. With her great sense of humor, Avonda brought life and laughter to every event. Avonda was never afraid to speak her mind and would not hesitate to stand up against wrongdoing. Blessed with a strong melodic voice, she was often asked to sing at many church and community events. On the same note, she was often called upon to preach and speak at many spiritual functions. Avonda was a devoted and loving mother who poured her love into her children, grandchildren, nieces and relatives.

She leaves to mourn: her parents, Ronald Foreman and Darlene Powell; eight children, First Born Dee Forman, Desiree Foreman, Romel Foreman, Shaimel Foreman, Jamel Foreman, Ronald Foreman and Abishai Smith-Foreman and Nevaeh Jones; one sister, Rhodicia Foreman; one brother, David Foreman; two grandsons, Josiah Foreman; three granddaughters, Jordyn Foreman, Amayaih Foreman, Raina Foreman; one niece, Samira Smith; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Avonda was preceded in death by her sister, Rushetta Foreman; her paternal grandparents, Elijah and Louella Foreman; her maternal grandparents, Preston Wise and Joyce Powell; her maternal great grandmother Bernice Powell.