Elspeth Andrus Lloyd, 86, died on Saturday, March 2, 2024, after a short illness. She was born on July 13, 1937, in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Dr. Lawrence and Margaret Andrus - Whitney. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Suzanne Lloyd.

She was a graduate of the University of Florida where she received two master's degrees. In 1958 she married Robert Baldwin Lloyd, who died in 2011.

Mrs. Lloyd moved to Pensacola in 1946 and graduated from Pensacola High School at the age of 15. After graduating at 19 from the University of Florida, she met her future husband when she was the librarian at a small military library; he returned an overdue book. His naval career would take them from Maryland to London to California, with many interesting places in-between. They returned to Pensacola in 1969, buying a home in North Hill that she would live in until her death.

Mrs. Lloyd began working for the Escambia County School District shortly after returning to Pensacola, beginning a 30-year career as an Evaluational Specialist. She presented at many education conferences throughout her career and received numerous professional accolades. She was a member of the FCAT Committee. Mrs. Lloyd was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church and sang in the choir for many years. She was a former chairwoman of Christ Episcopal Church's Antique Show, former President of the Episcopal Church Women, and could be found on kitchen duty more often than not.

Mrs. Lloyd was a former regent of the San Carlos Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was honored to receive multiple awards when an active member of the DAR, including DAR State Outstanding Junior. She was a former president of the Pensacola chapter of Colonial Dames. She was a former President of Les Harlequins. Mrs. Lloyd previously served on the board of the Choral Society of Pensacola. She was a former volunteer for Friends of the Library.

Mrs. Lloyd is survived by her sister, Susanne T. Lindsay (Dr. David), of Athens, GA; her brother, Lawrence Andrus (Diane), of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Margaret Lloyd and son-in-law (Brian Lenharth) Lloyd; son, Dr. Robert Lloyd (Ann); and daughter, Lucy Lloyd. She leaves ten grandchildren, Andrew, Philip, Peter, and Paul Lenharth, Owen and David Lloyd, Ellyn Lloyd Schwaiger, and David, William, and Benjamin Kolschowsky; as well as ten great-grandchildren, beloved nieces and nephews, and the many friends she considered family.

A memorial service will be held 11:00am Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Christ Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends in the Parish Hall following the service. A committal service will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

It is requested that flowers be omitted, and memorials be made to the Christ Church Building Fund or the Episcopal Day School library.