Molly Claire DeWitt: June 10, 2016-July 5, 2025

Molly Claire DeWitt, age 9, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Friday, the 4th of July 2025. Molly was born on the 10th of June 2016, in Houston, and in her short time on Earth, she lived with extraordinary heart, color, and compassion.

Molly had a heart as expansive as her imagination. From a young age, she was drawn to those on the margins—refugees, kids who felt different, people without homes. Her instinct was always to notice, to care, and to extend kindness. She gave freely of her time, her heart, and even her belongings, and she taught those around her what it meant to love without hesitation.

Molly was also endlessly creative—a vibrant, artistic spirit who loved to draw and design like her mom, dance with abandon, and dream up stories and ideas. A voracious reader, she could often be found lost in books that matched the depth of her imagination. She was insatiably curious, always eager to learn more and understand how the world worked—its people, its beauty, and even its heartbreak. She found joy in movement too—playing soccer, running freely, and sharing in the energy of sport and friendship.

She was spunky and strong-willed, just like her father—unafraid to speak her mind or stand her ground, always with that spark that made her unmistakably Molly. She lived with a kind of divine certitude—a confidence rooted in her deep and unwavering faith in God. It was this faith that shaped her heart and guided the way she loved others—with sincerity, generosity, and grace beyond her years—a faith she first saw modeled in her sister Annie, and then made her own.

Molly was radiant—stunning in a way that went far beyond appearance. Her beauty wasn’t just seen; it was felt. Her expressive face told stories of joy, mischief, compassion, and light. Her vivid blue-green eyes held remarkable depth, connecting especially with those who felt unseen. She made people feel known—not just with her words, but with her presence. Molly’s beauty was most powerful because it reflected the love and empathy she carried within.

Molly’s presence brought joy and inspiration to everyone who knew her. She lived generously, loved deeply, and left a lasting impression on hearts far and wide.

Molly is lovingly survived by her parents, Ryan and Elizabeth, and her beloved sister, Annie. She is also survived by her paternal grandparents, Chris and Mary Anne DeWitt, and maternal grandparents, Max and Vicki Garrett. Molly was deeply loved by her extended family, including her aunts and uncles: Sean and Trudy DeWitt and their daughters, Reagan and Riley; Brendan and Virginia DeWitt and their children, Adelaide and McAllen; Kevin and Natalie DeWitt and their sons, Henry and Conor; Tyler and Abby Garrett and their children, Audrey and Davis; and Charlotte Garrett.

The family will gather for a celebration of Molly’s life at 2:30 in the afternoon on Friday, the 11th of July, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. All who were touched by her light are welcome.

In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, the family invites you to honor Molly’s memory through a gift to The Molly Claire DeWitt Legacy Fund https://ghcf.kimbia.com/themollydewittfund, which will be directed to causes that mattered deeply to her.

Though her time here was heartbreakingly short, Molly’s legacy of empathy, wonder, and unfiltered joy will live on in every act of kindness done in her name.