Medic One announces tragic loss of EMT

Medic One Hallie Gillis

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI(KBSI) -The Missouri EMS Funeral Response Team has announced the loss of one of their EMT’s.

The team released a statement on their Facebook page saying 24-year-old EMT Hallie Gillis, with Medic One ambulance service in Kennett Missouri was traveling home after her shift when she was involved in a vehicle crash. According to the statement Hallie leaves behind a 16-month-old son, parents, siblings, grandparents’ numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Medic One wrote in a Facebook post “Hallie was the embodiment of enthusiasm, care, and compassion. Her unwavering dedication to her work and her eagerness to learn more about the world of EMS inspired us all. Hallie had a genuine passion for helping others and always went above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of those she served.”

Visitation for Hallie is from 6:00-8:00pm Sunday March 15 at the Fowler Sullivan funeral home, located at 701 Vine street in Poplar Bluff Mo. with the funeral service on Monday March 16, 2026, at 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, MO.
Organizations that wish to send apparatus are to contact Matt Hinkle @ 573-579-2299.
Any honor guard that wishes to take part are to contact Doyle Lawrence @573-768-4498 or George Wright @gwright000@gmail.com
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