Sequoia Polk Obituary

We announce the death of Sequoia Polk (Petersburg, Virginia), who passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 42. Sequoia will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sequoia Polk to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her sister Shakira Moore; and her grandparents, Rev. Charlie, Shirley Moore, William and Winona Polk.

She is survived by: her parents, Dion Polk (Deanna) and Shelia Moore Bowe (Nathan Whitfield); her daughter Miracle Renee Clark; her siblings, Rakira Bowe and Christopher Polk; her stepbrothers, Kennis Smith and Brandon Smith; her aunts and uncles, Shirley Johnson, Karen Moore, Maura Williams (Tommy), Charlie Moore, Norman Moore (Maxine) and Cedric (Cassandra); her godmother Andrea Combs; and her siblings, Leonda Williams, Kolron Moore and Tiewan Benston. She is also survived by her one niece, six nephews, and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.