Eva Bell Molina, 73

Eva Bell Molina, 73 of Middleburg, Fl passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021.  Eva was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Shepard and Edna Nichols Hightower.  After being raised in Florida, Eva married and began her career as a military spouse and was referred to as the “Best Mom in the World” by her three sons.  While her husband was deployed throughout his 23 year Navy service, her obligation was to provide as a loving and nurturing mother.  After raising her sons into adulthood she continued her role as matriarch while caring for her grandchildren and great grandchild whom loved her unconditionally.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Molina was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Hutchinson and is survived by her husband of 47 years, Romeo Molina, sons, Mike (Amanda) Molina, James (Leslie) Molina and Steven (Sheena) Molina, brother, Kenneth Hightower, four sisters, Linda Arcusa, Jeanette DeCastro, Emily Valdez and Deborah Rose, 15 grandchildren and one great grandson.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in the Chapel of Russell Haven of Rest.  Burial will follow at 2:00 PM in Jacksonville National Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be from 10-11:00 AM on Tuesday.

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL  32043.  Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720

Directions to Jacksonville National Cemetery

 Enter I-295 N toward Savannah to north of I-10

Take Exit 32 , turn left at Lem Turner Road, go 5 miles

Turn right on Lannie Road, go 3 miles

Jacksonville National Cemetery will be on your left

4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Fl  32218