Antonia M. Molina

Antonia M. Molina, Age 55, of Elmira, NY, after a short fight with pancreatic cancer, peacefully went home to be with the Lord and her family who preceded her on Monday, October 9, 2023. Antonia was born in Elmira on March 23, 1968 the daughter of the late Ishmael and Norma (Williams) Molina. She was a bright spirit who brought joy and love to all who knew her. In life, she had many passions, and her career and hobbies exemplified her diverse desires. She worked as a construction worker, a model, and her greatest accomplishment was being an actress in NYC, working on projects that included Blue Bloods, Law and Order, Gossip Girl, American Gangster, Sugar, and many other projects where they needed a “shining star”. She spent many years after that being an entrepreneur of her own jewelry business where her work and passions were combined in the time she spent with a special granddaughter teaching her the art. Antonia was led to the Lord by her family who preceded her; her son, Jorden Molina, her sisters, Carmella Ramos, Betty Jean Williams, and Jolanda Molina; and her loving parents. She is survived by her children, Norma Molina (James Orr), Benjamin Fernandez (Jamie Stopka) and Richard Fernandez; grandchildren, Nevaeh Orr, Neriyah McPherson, Naseam Fernandez, Anecia Fernandez, Lexani Fernandez, and Rain Fernandez; great-grandchild, Lionel; sister Elizabeth Williams; a host of nieces and nephews; and many close friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Monumental Baptist Church, located at 1009 Maple Ave in Elmira on Thursday October 19, 2023 at 2 pm with a Celebration of Her Life to follow. Antonia’s arrangements are with James D. Barrett Funeral Home.