Shaunnika Keetora Lateefa Bateman Poole was born in Essex County, New Jersey on July 7, 1977 to Elijah Gibbs and Phyllis Bateman. She transitioned from her earthly home on Tuesday; March 31, 2026 at Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas, NC.

Funeral at the funeral home on Saturday; April 11, 2026 at 1:00 with visitation beginning at 12 noon.