A Life Story

Raja Al-Uqdah, 59, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by way of Carolina, Puerto Rico; she passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, following a long battle with illness.Born on November 13, 1964, she was the beloved daughter of Rufino and Lydia Andino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Antonio Andino and her sister Nancy Figueroa. Raja graduated from Medgar Evers College with a bachelor's degree in childhood education and continued her pursuit of knowledge by earning a master's degree in social work from Walden University. Raja was an avid learner and a dedicated member of her community. She began her practice with Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhism and received her Gohonzon on November 19, 2017, and continued her faith up to her passing.In May 2018, she met her life partner, Joyce Campbell, and they began dating on April 12, 2019. They cherished their relationship, celebrating month-a-versaries of which they celebrated 66, and were married on December 22, 2022. Raja will lovingly be remembered by her spouse Joyce, and her three sons, Omar, Al-Malik, and Tariq; her daughter-in-law Azusa Al-Uqdah: her five grandchildren: Kai Al-Uqdah, Akira Al-Uqdah, Aniya Al-Uqdah, Tahir Al-Uqdah, and Lavender Florence.In addition to those remembering her is, Naeem Al-Uqdah, and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.Funeral and burial arrangements have been entrusted to Fox and Weeks Funeral Home in Savannah. A memorial service will be held at 11:00, Saturday, October 19, 2024. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.foxandweeks.com.