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FAYE GUNN Obituary
Rev. Dr. Faye Savage Gunn
Faye Savage Gunn answered her Master's call and entered into eternal rest August 18, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Born August 23, 1942, in Accomack, Virginia, Faye graduated from Norfolk State with a B.S. in Education and earned a Master of Education, Summa Cum Laude, from Bowie State University. Faye earned a Master of Divinity from the School of Theology at Virginia Union University, Magna Cum Laude. She received a Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary. At Norfolk State, Faye found her future husband, Fred Gunn. They were married in 1957. Rev. Gunn was a faithful servant at Alfred Street Baptist Church and was ordained in 1984. She served as Assistant to the Pastor and had the distinct honor to serve as the first and only female Interim Pastor from January 2007 through April 2008 at Alfred Street. Dr. Gunn loved to spread the gospel and was a sought-after preacher and speaker. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dr. Gunn leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Fred J. Gunn; two sons, Kelvin J. Gunn (Beverly) and Rodney D. Gunn (Natalie); sister, Marsha Simpkins, brothers, Ivan Savage and Ronald Savage; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA. Private viewing and funeral on Friday.
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Alice White and family
August 20, 2024
Rev Gunn was and still is the best and Alfred Street still miss her honest faithful ministry overseeing Alfred Street BC church family
Alice White
August 21, 2023
Gone but not forgotten
Valerie Smith
August 23, 2021
Happy Birthday Rev. Gunn. We miss you and your powerful sermons.
RIP
V Smith, ASBC DG-25
Alice White
August 20, 2021
Gone but not forgotten you was the back bone for the success in keeping the name in God we trust alive and well.
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Jacqueline Britton
August 30, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rev. Annette McGee
August 28, 2020
Rev. Dr. Faye Savage Gunn knew how to love. She gave of herself unstintingly and her relationships were deep. She loved many and many loved her. She will not be forgotten.
Rev. Annette McGee
August 28, 2020
Rev. Dr. Faye Savage Gunn knew how to love. She gave of herself unstintingly and her relationships were deep. She loved many and many loved her. She will not be forgotten.
Sherrill Hankins
August 27, 2020
“The influence of a good teacher can never be erased”. These words took me back to memories of my George Washington and T.C. Williams High School years, Alexandria, VA. I was a student of Dr. Faye Gunn. She was one of the best teachers that I ever had in school. She made all of her students feel equally loved and cared for. I remember her quick wit and sense of humor.
In the educational stream, the most powerful force is the bond between a student and teacher. This bond leads to academic success and student empowerment. What makes Dr. Faye Gunn special was her mentoring style. She was a supportive mentor who inspired me to be me.
Many of the lessons students learn from their teachers are not mentioned in the syllabus. She was a teacher who always nurtured her students mind with positivity. Teachers who help students to grow as people impart some of the most important teachings of life.
I am thankful to Dr. Faye Gunn for going the extra mile. I have had several conversations with her telling how her kindness, support and interest in my character development has helped me in many difficult stages of my life.
Though my words are not enough to appreciate all the hard work Dr. Faye Gunn have done for her students, Alfred Street Baptist Church and community. I will always remember her taking the time to meet with me and listen. I feel so blessed and thankful to have known her as a constant source of motivation in my life.
Thank you, Dr. Faye Gunn for dedicating your time and energy in teaching, thank you for your never ending current affair discussions. Thank you for being my elder.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Dr. Faye Gunn family, Alfred Street Baptist Church family, Alexandria, VA and community.❤ Sherrill Hankins
Raechelle Bolding
August 27, 2020
Rev. Gunn was very special to me. She was an anointed preacher. She was a prayer warrior who prayed for me on numerous occasions. She was thoughtful and kind. I will miss her. Her sweet sweet spirit will be missed at Alfred Street. My condolences to the Gunn family.
Iris Smith
August 27, 2020
You will be surely missed. What a prophetic voice for God.
Deborah Ford
August 27, 2020
Dr. Faye Gunn was my Teacher and Mentor. She would let you know who and what and why you are here. She is a Legend. I thank GOD for her. Praying for the family. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not into thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shalll direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Rest in Heaven Dr. Faye Gunn
Alice White
August 26, 2020
Rev Gunn was a Pastor who always gave me words of wisdom and filled my soul with the Holy Ghost through her GOD sent sermons. She has left a legacy and a void of emptiness in ASBC and was the backbone of ASBC since the going home of Pastor Peterson. Preach on Pastor Gunn because God has called one of the best home.
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