In Memoriam
Charles Wesley Gunn 10/5/1944 to 8/25/2018 Gunn was a former bishop and fourth clergy to join the EFFA in 2014 until his retirement 10/5/2017. He was a direct descendant of Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley who founded the Methodist church.He was raised Roman Catholic (RCC) and was a member of a religious order in his early years in Jordan and became fluent in arabic. He later left the RCC to become an Anglican priest. He was respected in his community and was even allowed to concelebrate mass at a local RCC church.
Gina Renae Bridgewater March 19, 1979 to March 6, 2020 Earned her Bachelor's Degree in Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. She worked as a 911 dispatcher for Scott County Emergency Communication in Scottsburg, Indiana. She was an avid animal lover. She was working on a plan to create a religious order for first responders when she became ill. She served with the EFFA as a bishop from 11/1/2017 until her passing on 3/6/2020.
Teresa Monica Cross 3/27/1958 to 8/17/2024: She was a monastic voyager in the Community of Aidan and Hilda. Teresa Cross was a Celtic scholar for over 40 years and was a member of numerous Celtic cultural organizations, including the Scottish Society of Dallas, Southwest Celtic Music Association, Clan MacKenzie Society, and the Irish P.E.C. She was the author of The Truth about the Druids published by Simon and Schuster and a frequent contributor to The Independent Celt. She was the priest in charge at St. Patrick Celtic Church in Dallas. TX. She joined the EFFA on 3/17/2023 and was working on a church plant in Kingman Arizona called St. Columcille Anglican Church at the time of her passing.
Jeanette Fulton Veile November 13, 1945 - April 24, 2026 She graduated from King High School and earned a bachelor of science in Elementary Education from East Carolina University. Jeanette moved to Nashville to attend Scarritt College, where she trained to become a missionary overseas. She became very politically active during this time, marching alongside John Lewis during the Civil Rights Movement. In the 1990’s, Jeanette became one of the first teachers of English Language Learners in MNPS. When she learned that some of her students were experiencing food insecurity, she found a way to make sure that children received food over the summer and during school breaks. Alongside her teaching career, Jeanette served as the Director of Christian Education at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church and at St. Matthias Episcopal Church. Through the years, she led dozens of Vacation Bible Schools, Mission Trips, and other events for children and families. Most recently, she and her husband Bob became a part of the community at St. Mary of Bethany Parish. They were both ordained as deacons in The Order of Berrigan and Day in January of 2026.