Saundra Herndon Oyewole Obituary
The passing of Saundra Herndon Oyewole (Washington, District of Columbia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 26, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Saundra Herndon Oyewole to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. Godwin Gbolade Oyewole; her parents, Helen Mae Kirkland Herndon and Laurence Homer Herndon; and her grandparents, Velie Bedenfield Kirkland and Timothy Hester Kirkland.
She is survived by: her children, Tunde (Harriet), Kolade and Aramide (Edwin); and her siblings, Diane, Jackie and Tamir. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Deanwood (1008 45th St NE, Washington, DC 20019). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Deanwood (1008 45th St NE, Washington, DC 20019). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Fort Lincoln Funeral Home & Cemetery (3401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD 20722).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Association for Women in Science (AWIS): http://www.awis.org.
