Maya “Moya” Malikia Anderson was a caring mother, sister, daughter, granddaughter, aunt, cousin, and friend. Unexpectedly, she left this world on December 30, 2023 at the age of 44.

Maya bravely left her home in Tacoma, Washington to pursue her dreams in Miami, Florida were she met and fell deeply in love with Jose Medina. She and Jose shared twelve wonderful years of her life together. Their union brought forth two beautiful daughters Isabella “Izzy” Medina(10) and Lovelyn “Moya Jr.” Medina (3). Like all mothers she loved both her daughters with all her heart. She overcame many obstacles in life to prove her undying love for her daughters Izzy and Lovelyn.

She will never be forgotten in the hearts of Jose, her grandmother Dorothy Blake, her sisters;
Nia M. Ryan-Hall , Shaka Anderson, Shekira Lovett, Jasmine Hayes, Jaiva Dericho, Shonna Dericho, brothers; Askari Anderson, Thomas Dericho, Kevoni Dericho; Levar Dericho, Nieces and nephews and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins

Funeral services | 12PM, January 13th, 2024  New Covenant Pentecostal Church  2156 MLK Jr Way, Tacoma WA 98405