Teri Helenese, Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for the Government of the United States.
Virgin Islands, recently paid tribute to the late Frances Molloy, a respected Caribbean-American businesswoman and community leader who passed away on December 6 at the age of 88. She spent her early childhood in Antigua, Montserrat and Tortola before settling in St. Croix at the age of 10.
Helenese described her fellow Virgin Islander as an “inspiration of empowerment” and a role model for resilience, service and leadership in the Virgin Islands.
Molloy, the mother of Robert A. Molloy United States Chief Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands, was a successful entrepreneur, co-owning Terry’s Infants and Children’s Wear on St. Croix for over four decades. Beyond her business achievements, she was deeply involved in her community, supporting numerous organizations and serving on the Juan F. Luis Hospital board. Her dedication to service and her unwavering spirit left a lasting impact on the Virgin Islands, inspiring generations to follow in her footsteps.
