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Margaret Eslick Obituary
August 23, 1942 – April 19, 2025
Margaret Ethel Eslick, beloved mother, grandmother, meemaw, great-grandmother, and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2025 at the age of 82.
Margaret was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on August 23rd, 1942. She was raised in Shafter, California as the youngest of ten siblings, and learned early the value of family, love, and resilience. She married the love of her life, Royce Lee Eslick on October 16th, 1961 at the age of 19, and together they built a beautiful life. They raised four sons (Allen, Brian, Christopher, and Gregory) while moving across the country for his military career. No matter where life took them, she made every place feel like home.
A devoted wife and mother, Margaret poured her heart into caring for her family. She was an exceptional cook and baker, best known for her famous fried chicken, banana bread, and the warmth she brought to every family gathering. Her home was the heart of the Eslick family – a place of comfort, sweet iced tea, full bellies, long naps, and love.
Margaret is survived by her four sons, three daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, all of whom she loved fiercely and celebrated proudly. Her grandchildren will always remember her strong will, her wit, her warm hugs, and her deep, unwavering love. She had a special fondness for owls, and a knack for telling (and retelling) stories, always accompanied by her warm laughter.
Margaret leaves behind a legacy of love, tradition, and strength – one that lives on in every meal shared, every story told, and every life she touched.
She was deeply loved and will be forever missed.
A viewing will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 11am-12pm with a funeral service at 12pm at Peters Funeral Home Shafter. A graveside service will follow at Shafter Memorial Park at 1:15pm.
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Elmer Leighman
May 17, 2025
I will see you in heaven
"O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, bless this grave, and send your holy angel to watch over it."
Lois Krisp(Panero)
May 17, 2025
margaret and betty and me was close. i miss them both. sorry you lost your mother and grandmother. prayers of peace.
Alma
May 17, 2025
Condolences to the family. We went to grade school together and with all Browns. I remember her smile.
Rhonda Kay Robertson -Reeves
May 12, 2025
Oh my goodness! She was the last of her Brown's! My prayers go with your family. It feels odd that in this year we have lost the last of the Bucks and Brown's. I didn't know Great Aunt Margaret well but what I do know is she and Great Aunt Peggy named my Mother Peggy Lee Buck-Robertson! Aunt Margaret also lived the longest of all the Brown's which is an amazing feat since most passed before 65-70yrs old and my Grandma Juanita only
Lived to age
57.Just know you were
So lucky to have her so long. Just remember the best moments and write them down. When you miss her write down something special you remember about her. Sending hugs and love, Rhonda Kay Robertson-Reeves
Sheryl Lynn Pareti
May 11, 2025
So heartbroken to hear about aunt Margaret passing. May she be RIP next to uncle Royce and all of her parents, siblings, nieces and nephews. Praying for all four of cousins and their families. I will cherish my last long phone conversation I had with aunt Margaret summer of 2023 talking about family stories and family ancestry information, I will forever cherish that conversation.
Brentwood Funeral Home
April 25, 2025
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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