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Obituary For Sakeenah Abdullah

Sakeenah Abdullah, 36, of Fieldale, VA, departed this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC. She was born in Virginia, the daughter of Thebra Staples Shabazz and the late Muhammad Abdullah.

Sakeenah was a 2002 graduate of Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was a graduate of Tidewater Community College, with a major in Social Science. Also, she graduate from Old Dominion University, and attended Liberty University. She attended Mercy Crossing Church, Martinsville, VA.

Sakeenah leaves to cherish her memory, her mother and step-father, James and Thebra Staples Shabazz of Fieldale, VA; five sisters, Sabreen Staples of Fieldale, VA, Shahidah Abdullah of Virginia Beach, VA, Ruqayyah Shabazz of Martinsville, VA, Naimah Payne of Portsmouth, VA, and Zakiyah Payne of Norfolk, VA; four brothers, Qaadir Payne of Virginia Beach, Tahsean Hodge of Fieldale, VA, Muhammad Payne of Norfolk, VA, and Tito Boykins of Portsmouth, VA; three step-brothers, Yardan Shabazz of Virginia Beach, VA, James Shabazz, Jr of Georgia, and Amir Shabazz of Raleigh, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home. A public viewing will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times the family will receive friends at the home of her mother and step-father, James and Thebra Shabazz, 138 Idlewood Dr., Fieldale, VA. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing will be required. Burial will follow at the Staples Family Cemetery, Fieldale, VA.

To view live streaming of Sakeenah's service, go to Hairston Funeral Home's facebook page, then click on the service.

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I can not believe she is gone such a sweet soul I loved her like a sister. She fought hard with her health but, she was a strong woman. Former Program Manager at Negril Inc. Samantha Hairston

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I am very sorry for your loss. May God comfort all of you at this time. Lice michelle gariglio

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I am deeply saddened by the loss of Sakeenah. I was blessed to have worked with her for a year at EHS. She was always a pleasure to work with and her quiet spirit will always be remembered. My prayers and deepest condolences are extended to her family during this difficult time. Cristina Mack

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Sorry to hear about the recent passing of Sakeenah. We are praying that God will give your family strength during this difficult time. Jonte' and Nicole Watkins.

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Sorry for your loss, sending condolences to the family and praying that God wiil strengten and give you comfort at this difficult this time. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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