Maria Michelle Molz, age 61, of Galena, Missouri.

Maria Michelle Molz, age 61, of Galena, Missouri, passed away March 15, 2025. She entered this life on March 3, 1964, the daughter of George and Jiggs (Baker) Arnold in Branson, Missouri. Maria lived in Stone County, Missouri, for her entire life.

A wonderful, loving mother, Maria loved spending time and spoiling her kids and grandchildren. She was a hard worker, great provider, and fantastic cook. Maria was a room mom at school for her kids as they grew up. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Galena as she was growing up and later attended Cedar Ridge Baptist Church. Maria enjoyed listening to classic rock music and gardening. The memories and moments created throughout her life will be cherished by all who knew her.

Maria is survived by son: Joshua Molz and wife, Andrea of Marshfield, Missouri; daughter, Jessica Moser and husband, Clay of Reeds Spring, Missouri; son, Nathan Yates of Cadet, Missouri, who was adopted after birth by Dean and Donna Yates; daughter, Jacquline Molz of Branson, Missouri; ten grandchildren: Sydney, Jordan, Clayton, Phoenix, Cason, Mikey, Frankie, Finn, Lincoln, and Jackson; and great-grandchild, Kyler. She is also survived by her sisters: Janet Steel and husband, Don of Jamestown, Missouri, Roberta Potter and husband, Steve of Galena, Missouri, and Anita Mellow and husband, Mickel of Galena, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Arnold; infant brother, Ricky Arnold; and sisters, Regina Arnold and Paula Stewart.

There will be a celebration of life held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 19, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Baptist Church, 742 Buttermilk Spring Road, Galena, Missouri 65656. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Maria’s name may be made to the family during this difficult time. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.