Gay Ecton

Members, visitors and friends who have filed in and out of the doors at Old Mission for years have come to know Gay Ecton’s smile and “can-do” attitude as a reflection of the church itself. As a member for more than four decades, and Old Mission’s Office Administrator for more than seven years, Gay was recently welcomed back to Old Mission after a 6½ year hiatus that took her and husband Reid to Stockton, Calif.

Gay has slipped right back into overseeing the day-to-day management of operations at the church, a job that she thoroughly enjoys. “I like the idea that I support clergy, staff and members in their ministry,” she says. The Tulsa, Okla.., native handles things like the day-to-day maintenance of the church, scheduling of events, coordinating weddings, and making sure bills are sent through the proper channels.

“Old Mission is a caring community, offering opportunities to serve others,” she says. “I’ve learned that God shows His love in many ways, especially through caring people.”

More fun facts about Gay:

What’s your favorite food?

Bread and chocolate

What are some of your favorite movies?

“Michael” with John Travolta

What’s your favorite sports team?

OU Sooners

For fun I enjoy ...

Rowing, gardening, entertaining, reading

Tell us about your family...

My husband of 43 years, Reid, is now a retired podiatrist. We have a son Matt and his wife Kristy; a son Kirk and his wife Jennifer, and their twins Charlotte and Adelaide; and a son Joel — all of whom live in Kansas City. We also claim the Winter family in Stockton, Calif. — Roland, Kristin, Karina, Karl, Alex and David.