If you walked into the Hermitage Apartment office at any point in the last 31 years, the chances were good that you would talk to Vickie Reynolds. Her smile and pleasant demeanor could brighten your day. But Reynolds now looks forward to the next chapter in her life: retirement.
On Friday, Jan. 31, the Hermitage Housing Authority celebrated Reynold's retirement. September of 2024 marked Reynold’s thirty-first year with the housing authority. On the day of her celebration, 63 guests including tenants come to show their love.
A few years ago, Reynolds experienced a sudden hearing loss, but due to a strong work ethic, she opted to keep working instead relying on disability. Sometime later, she was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that mainly affects eyes and mouths.
“Vickie was a dependable and harder worker,” Hermitage Housing Authority manager, Lynette Vines, said. “She persevered and did her job at 110 percent even though she had illness. She is our human sunshine and will be missed tremendously. She is a person who radiates warmth, happiness, and positivity wherever she goes and she cab brighten up your day with a smile, kindness, and awesome vibes.”
Vines wasn’t the only person who had nice things to say about Reynold’s.
“She is one of the nicest women around,” Jeff Woodall, owner of Woodall A/C added.
Many of the apartment complex’s tenants staid that they would miss her daily presence. Reynolds said that she felt like the tenants were part of her family.
“I wish them all of God’s blessings,” Reynolds said.
