Antonia “Tonia” Grimes Obituary (1986 - 2021)

Antonia "Tonia" Grimes passed away on March 22, 2021 from Leiomyosarcoma, a very rare form of cancer. She was born on January 4, 1986 with her identical twin sister, Ashley, in Philadelphia. Despite being an identical twin she was truly one of a kind. She had an infectious smile and an ability to make everyone around her laugh. She was kind to others and always helped everyone, including complete strangers, in their time of need. Tonia attended Albright College and Temple University to obtain a bachelor's degree in communications. She was not someone who enjoyed sitting behind a desk all day so when an opportunity opened up at Pepsi bottling group she jumped in feet first. She was nervous being one of a few females in a male dominated company but her tenacity allowed her to succeed each and every day. Tonia had a son, Aiden, who was her world. They did everything together and she made sure he never wanted for anything. Throughout their short time together they had their own secret handshake and numerous original "Mommy and Aiden" theme songs. She and Aiden loved the beach and spent as much time as they could walking through the sand and watching sunsets on the beach. Anyone who meets Aiden always comments on how funny and happy of a child he is. Tonia did everything she could to make sure Aiden was happy and always had a positive outlook on life even if the world around him was filled with the opposite. He truly is a great kid and we all thank Tonia every day for him. Tonia loved spending time in the kitchen and enjoyed cooking large meals for her friends to gather around. She would bake cookies and cakes with her son, Aiden, every week even though Aiden didn't eat either (unless you count icing). Tonia was a giver and was always happiest when she was putting smiles on other people's faces. Her smile and laughter was contagious to everyone she met. Tonia is survived by her son, Aiden; her twin sister, Ashley; her mother, Ana; her step-father, Bryon; her brother, Raymond; her nephew Raymond "Boobie" and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Antonia and maternal grandfather Isabelo. Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family Monday, March 29, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Lambie Funeral Home, 8000 Rowland Avenue (At Rhawn Street). A service will follow 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery.