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Molly Low

La Jolla, CA

January 3, 1926 - June 30, 2020

Jan 3, 1926 - Jun 30, 2020

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Molly Low née Mary Louise Thomas died peacefully of old age on June 30, 2020. She was 94. She leaves behind her life partner, her sister, four children and their spouses, four grandchildren, six step children, two great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Molly died at home, surrounded by family and with a brave and calm acceptance that it was time for her next adventure, whatever that may be. This was her character. Practical, steadfast. She was an optimist, with an infectious can-do attitude that she endowed upon her children and her friends. She was hugely inspiring.

Molly’s life was rich and full. For many years she was a portrait photographer, building a black and white dark room in her garage and producing several art portrait series. Some have been displayed in museums and in exhibits around San Diego, including “Hidden Faces of La Jolla” and “Women in Recovery.” She was a long standing member of the Unitarian Universalist church, including at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito where she directed the choir for many years. Molly studied classical piano at Oberlin Conservatory, at one time heading toward a career as a concert pianist. She raised her family with a profound love of music, and music was an integral part of the household. Each of her children played an instrument, with three going on to professional careers as musicians and teachers and one a physician.

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