Anna Maria Molloy Ferdinand, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2025, at the age of 84.
She was born on July 4, 1940, in Christiansted, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, to Clarence A. Molloy Sr. and Mabel I. Molloy. Anna graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Christiansted, St. Croix USVI in 1958, and went on to attend the University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, where she was enrolled in the Nursing Program through 1960. Anna’s academic journey continued in 1988 when she attended Trinity University in Washington, D.C., and graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Relations. Throughout her career, Anna worked as a Registered Nurse in various departments and hospitals across St. Croix, St. Thomas, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Anna is survived by her bonus daughter Dahlia Petersen, daughter Derika Ferdinand Walker; sons Derone F. Ferdinand and DiJon F. Ferdinand Sr.; son-in-law, Reginald Walker, daughter-in-law, Venus Ferdinand; grandchildren, Caresse Hansen, Ajahnique Smith, Maleeka Jarratt, DaVionne Ferdinand, Malik Jarratt, De’Ja Ferdinand, Dai’Ana Ferdinand, and DiJon Ferdinand Jr.; her sister Judith Molloy; sisters-in-law Elizabeth Ferdinand, Ethel Ferdinand, Amy Ferdinand, and Juel Molloy; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. Anna also cherished her close friendships with Shelley Thomas, Juliet Thomas, Doris Henneman, Verna C. Garcia, Myrtle Daniel, Asta Evans, Christine Rudinski, Eltha Hendrickson, and many others.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents Mabel I. Molloy and Clarence A. Molloy, Sr.; husband, Franklin D. Ferdinand; daughter, Caresse D. Ferdinand; brothers, Clarence Molloy, Jr., Claude Molloy, Sr., and David Molloy; sisters, Mariel Williams, Eileen Roberts, Florabelle Abbott, Doris Tobias, Eleanor Singh, Teresa Molloy and Rita Vallarde.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Anna Maria Molloy Ferdinand on Friday, April 25, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Dr., Largo, MD 20774.
