She was born on January 26, 1928, in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of the late Ralph and Cully Moores. She married Wayne William Snyder and they later divorced. She later married Rossel “Ross” Schlich in Springfield and he preceded her in death in 1989.
Molly was a homemaker and was a member of Anti-RUST, and the Springfield Art Association. She created the Springfield Independent/International Film Festival that still bears her name.
She is survived by her 3 sons, Marc Snyder of Pittsburgh, PA, Aram Snyder of Grand Rapids, MI, and James (wife Deborah) Snyder of Novato, CA; 7 grandchildren, Yvan, Jocelyn, Luke, Jennifer, Sarah, Grant, and Alexander; and a sister Arminta Collins of Jenkintown, PA.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, where a memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 from 9:30 am until time of the memorial service at 10:30 am. Per CDC guidelines, a maximum of 50 people will be allowed for the service, all persons entering the funeral home will be required to wear a mask, and social distancing guidelines will be observed. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Springfield Art Association, 700 N. 4th St., Springfield, IL 62702.
Please visit the online obituary at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
