Molly Ellen Froats

Molly Froats passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. She was 54 years old. A devoted member of her family, neighborhood, and workplace, Molly will be greatly missed. She is survived by her father Bob, brother Dan, niece Helen, nephew Tristan, sister-in-law Silvia, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Froats. Born and raised in Florida, Molly loved nature and the outdoors—most of all Florida’s original wetlands/scrub forest landscape and its wildlife, which she hoped would survive commercial development in sprawling Central Florida. An avid jogger in earlier years, Molly walked miles every day and was well known across her community in the UCF area, where she lived for over two decades. After graduating from Orlando’s Maynard Evans High School in 1985, she studied Psychology at UNM and later Philosophy and Technical Communication at the University of Central Florida. A gifted athlete, Molly competed regionally and nationally in gymnastics, ultimately as a scholarship student-athlete on the NCAA Division I squad at the University of New Mexico (1985-89). Molly brought joy and hope wherever she went, from her residential area (where she doted on the children of neighbors and friends) to the broader community—including through her work for Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, where she endeavored to reduce Florida’s waste streams and helped provide affordable clothing and household items for thousands of families. Molly put her heart into everything she did and took pride in helping and connecting with those often forgotten by society—from the young and immigrant households in her neighborhood to Orlando’s homeless community. As a family member and friend, Molly was energetic and effusive—always ready to help, always taking time to write words of encouragement and praise. Even as she dealt with health issues of her own, she was a restless advocate for family members in need of help and care. Molly’s sudden passing leaves a huge gap in the lives of her family and others fortunate enough to have known her. She was an authentic person who gave from the heart, spoke from the heart, and made her community a better place. She will be missed greatly and cherished forever. We miss you Molly! Note: In lieu of flowers or gifts, consider donating to the Epilepsy Association, which helps those with chronic neurological conditions. More at www.epilepsyassociation.com or follow this link to be directed immediatly to the donate page: https://www.mygiving.net/donate/DONATE

Molly Ellen Froats

June 23, 1967 - October 25, 2021