Sherdena Poole Foreman, born on Friday, June 4, 1943, was the baby of fifteen children born to the late Garland Poole and Hattie Gunn Poole. From an early age, she embraced the values of faith, perseverance, and devotion to family—principles that would define her extraordinary life and enduring legacy.

Sherdena received her early education in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and later continued her studies in Connecticut. In 1960, Sherdena married her first love Alvin H. Waller, and from that union were born her two beloved daughters, Theresa Darlene Murphy and Deborah Dean Connor. In 1978, she found lasting love and companionship when she married her soulmate, Lee Vann Foreman II. Together they shared a loving and steadfast marriage, and through this union she was blessed with two cherished bonus children, April and Lee. 

Predeceased by her parents Garland and Hattie Gunn Pool; husbands Alvin Hughes Waller and Lee Vann Foreman, II.; and twelve siblings, Vernell Jones, Mildred Leftwich, Luella, Wilmon, Maynard, Alexander, William Henry, Garland Bernard, Chester, G.L., Wadell and Saint Peter Pool

She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Theresa Murphy (Barry) of Blairs, Virginia; Deborah Conor (Derwood) of Grimesland, North Carolina; April McCoter (Kenny) of Raleigh, North Carolina; and Lee Vann Foreman III of New Haven, Connecticut. She is also survived by her sisters, Esther Hiett and Clara Harper, both of Danville, Virginia; her grandchildren, James Evans III, Paul Thompson, Kiara Holder (Derrick), Emerald, Diamond, Lee Vann Foreman IV. 

Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Sherdena Poole Foreman of 6063 Mount Cross Road Danville Virginia will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 am from the Evening Light Cathedral, 130 Bradley Road, Danville, Virginia.  Bishop Fred B. Kidd, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Highland Memorial Park 3049 North Main St. Danville Virginia.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Evening Light Cathedral, 130 Bradley Road, Danville, Virginia.  

The family is asked to assemble at the residence of her daughter and son in law, Theresa Waller Murphy(Barry Murphy) 2261 Malmaison Road Blairs Virginia at 10:00 a.m.  on the day of the service. 

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed, allowing family and friends near and far to come together in prayer, reflection and remembrance. Please click here at time of service to join in the live stream.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., Elder Monica Martin Funeral Directress (434)799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons
Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.,
Funeral Director., Elder Monica Martin, Funeral Directress (434)799-9262.

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing
Your Family”