I still think about Maggie and miss her, when i walk or drive by the old storefront or think of/be with the mom's group we were all part of. And try to remember how precious life and time together is. We miss you Maggie
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Maggie seems like a lovely women I would've loved to meet. I hope I can keep my spirit as she so clearly did 💕
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I came across a post on Reddit that displayed a beautiful headstone and it immediately struck me that it must have belonged to a woman who was eclectic, unique, and interesting… the type of person I would have loved to strike up a conversation with.Â
Someone linked the url for Maggie’s obituary and she truly was a beautiful person and my heart goes out to her husband and kids and family. As a fellow gardener and lover of the macabre I am inspired by the work she put into her shop and if I ever make it down to California I would love to check it out.Â
I know it doesn’t mean much coming from a stranger but I am keeping Maggie and her family in my thoughts today. Rest in peace.Â
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I didn't know Maggie personally, but, like others, saw her headstone posted online and was immediately drawn to her story because of how beautifully designed it was. Reading about her life and interests paints a picture of someone who was a unique, kind, and beautiful soul, who was taken from this life far too soon. I love how she had so many interests in the eccentric and macabre, I would have loved to visit her shop and seen her collections of specimens and jewelry.
I hope you are resting easy now, Maggie. I'm glad I came across your story and learned about your life.
"No one can escape death or love."
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I saw your wonderfully designed headstone on Reddit. I’m sorry that you left this Earth so soon and with such a young family still here. I hope you’re resting in peace.
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Also came from Reddit. I didn’t know Maggie she seemed like a lady that was cool as hell! May her spirit live on 🖤
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i saw her grave on reddit, it's morbid but it's one of the coolest gravestones i've ever seen. she sounds like literally all of my friends, exactly the kind of person i would love to have known. i can only hope i leave a similar legacy. she left too soon. <3
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I didn't know Maggie. The internet introduced me to her. I can see she was a wonderful person and well loved. Eccentric as well. Her badass tombstone made the rounds on reddit and now her story is as well due to this site. Thank you for preserving her memory. ‘No one can escape death or love.’
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So many things remind me of Maggie every day. Strange and beautiful plants, cute animals, antique stores, certain songs and movies, and so much more. I only knew her since 2021, but she made a bigger impact on me than I could've imagined and I am so grateful to have known her.
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My favorite memory of Maggie is when I was her supervisor at CCA. I got a call from our manager that she had been storing a raven in the work fridge. When I called her immediately to discuss it she said she found its body on the Oakland campus and that it was such a beautiful animal she wanted to preserve it, Of course I knew how much Maggie loved animals and defended her and it was resolved quickly. Happy birthday Maggie I will always remember you as an amazing spirit with a  kind of soul and a super interesting passion for the mystery. Love forever, Michelle.Â
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Maggie and I always celebrated our birthdays - often after the actual date - w a meal, drinks and "prezzies". Every day I think of her and am comforted by all of her wonderful gifts and treasures I purchased at Magpie and Thorn. This Mother's Day she would have been 46. Devastating. RIP amazing Maggie.
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I’m so sad to hear of her passing. She was so creative, so quirky, so full of life. Condolences to her family.
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Colin, and family,
Every day I think of Maggie, and you, her family. I'm sending all my love and also prayers. She will forever be in my heart and thoughts. Please know you have a whole community that loved and cherished Maggie, and are here for you.Â
I met Maggie a few years ago, going into her shop, but really got to know her better over the last year, as a friend. She inspired me in so many ways artistically, and she always made me feel so valued as an artist, like I've never been. It's amazing to hear so many others echo this sentiment. She was a woman of so many talents, but also a genuinely beautiful and caring person to so many of us.Â
Love always,
Flora (Wolfmermaid)
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I was one of her students for 2 years, she was a wonderful and kind person as unique, vibrant and lively as the plants she loved to care for. I wish the very best going forward for her family.
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