Molly Weaver Petty, 86, of Port Republic Maryland passed away Sunday, April 29,2018 surrounded by family and friends. Molly was born on August 24, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois.

She spent her youth in Alexandria, Virginia and the Scientists Cliffs community of Port Republic, Maryland. She was a devoted wife and mother whose sharp wit and keen intelligence will be long remembered and much missed by her family.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Arnold Petty; children Sandra Masquith and Janette Thompson, all of Port Republic; her brother Jim and sister in law Harriet Weaver, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 12:00 (noon) at Christ Church in Port Republic followed immediately by funeral service at 1pm and burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church or American Chestnut Land Trust. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.