Maggie Mae Francis, 33

Our sweet Maggie was called home into the loving arms of her Savior and Deliverer, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 15th, in Kalispell, due to a health complication.

Maggie was born on June 25, 1992, to John and Barb Francis of Kalispell. 

She was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Paul and Marjorie Bell and Osborne and Jennie Francis; her nephew Ezra Cameron and other family and friends as well. 

She is survived by her parents, John and Barb Francis; her siblings, Cassie (Francis) Cameron and her husband Ryan, Andrea (Francis) Holland, and John Francis Jr. and his wife Kathleen; many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles; her devoted dog Honey; her little kitty and many treasured friends.

How does one even begin to summarize a life filled with love, joy, laughter, adventure, freedom, pain, forgiveness, beauty, tenderness, struggle, hope, and a deep calling for a homeland that is not of this world in a few paragraphs?

Maggie has left such a chasm in so many lives; however, we do not mourn as those who have no hope. She leaves behind a legacy larger and more impactful than she would ever imagine. A verse that she resonated with was Romans 7:22-25: "For I joyfully agree with the law of God in the inner person, but I see a different law in the parts of my body waging war against the law of my mind, and making me a prisoner of the law of sin, the law which is in my body's parts. Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!"

Maggie felt defined by her struggles, and yet she didn't see what we all saw. An unbelievable gift of a human being, touching countless lives with her contagious smile, stunning blue eyes, beautiful heart and Christ shining through her. No list of degrees, no fortune, or fame. A legacy of love and kindness, tenderness and compassion, laughter and joy. If you were blessed enough to have a conversation with her for long enough, the topic would inevitably turn to Christ and eternity. She longed for heaven deeper than most and set such an example in that way. We, her family and friends, will never fully know this side of heaven, the eternal impact her life has made. What we do know is that her life touched countless others, and through this, someone will hear Jesus calling to them deep in their heart and will be saved. We love you, Maggie, and are counting the days until we can stand alongside you and worship The King. All things for His glory.

Please join us to celebrate Maggie in Kalispell at Canvas Church Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would love a letter or card explaining what Maggie meant to you or how she touched your life. Darlington Funeral Home is caring for the family.

    Maggie Mae Francis