Local EMS Pioneer Louise Gandy Passes Away

October 3, 2012

A former Century resident instrumental in the history of emergency medical services in the area has died. Margaret Louise Campbell Gandy, age 73, passed away Sunday.

She was the owner of Gandy Ambulance Service back in the early 1970’s, which was later merged into the current Escambia County EMS system by 1979.  Following the merger, Gandy was employed as a supervisor and coordinator for Escambia County EMS. After her retirement from Escambia County EMS, she started Gandy’s Nursery and Landscaping.

Gandy had resided in Molino for the past 10 years, after moving from Century.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at Berrydale Baptist Church with interment following in McCurdy Cemetery in Century.

For the complete obituary, click here.

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7 Responses to “Local EMS Pioneer Louise Gandy Passes Away”

  1. Betty Porz on October 5th, 2012 1:57 am

    Praying for God’s peace and comfort to Louise’s family…Louise was always helping someone…..she never backed down from any cause she belived in….I admired her strength and she would be the first to say her strength came from The Lord. She was one of those friends that you may see once in six months but when you did…it would be like you had just talked yesterday…she was a remarkable woman….she like to fight for the underdog. I considered her my friend…and will miss her sage advice when you needed a friend….

  2. Kay Campbell on October 4th, 2012 6:43 am

    RIP Aunt Louise……You were one of a kind and you will be missed by all who knew you! I know you were glad to see Dianne & Troy when you got to heavens gates. We love you Aunt B and will never forget you!!

  3. nina on October 3rd, 2012 9:42 am

    Shannon I couldn’t have says it better myself she was a good outgoing lady!!!

  4. vera elliott on October 3rd, 2012 7:58 am

    I have been knowing Ms. Gandy for many years she has always been such a sweet person to me.My prayers to all the family and friends, god bless.

  5. Terri Sanders on October 3rd, 2012 7:23 am

    She was always an inspiration to me.

  6. David Huie Green on October 3rd, 2012 5:42 am

    I liked her and will miss her.

  7. Shannon on October 3rd, 2012 2:25 am

    Aunt Louise you will be missed terribly and I am honored to say you were family. Thank you for making life better for all of us. May you rest in peace. We love you!<3