By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews

ROCHESTER — After 45 years with Fulton County REMC, Debby Davis has retired.

Her last day was Friday, June 27.

Davis, of Rochester, said she worked with REMC so long because she “loved (her) job” and the company.

She ended her time as an accounting clerk, with her first working for the company as a cashier.

Debby Davis

Davis grew up in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School.

Prior to working at REMC, Davis was employed at McMahan-O’Connor Construction, which later became E&B Paving, and Torin Industries, which later became Lau Industries.

Davis said she knew back in high school that she wanted to do accounting or bookkeeping as a career.

She said being flexible helped her while at REMC.

“I was willing to learn anything that became open,” said Davis.

She also said she enjoyed solving any problems that came her way.

Davis reflected on the changes which occurred during her time at REMC, including payments being electronic now.

She remarked that her two daughters have followed her lead in working for utilities, as one of them works for RTC Communications and the other for Duke Energy.

Davis also had a son who passed away.

“I am going to miss my coworkers,” she said of leaving REMC.

She hopes to spend some more time with her grandchildren. Davis has 11 grandchildren living, with another who passed away.

She also hopes to spend more time with her friends and will also stay busy as the Rochester Athletic Booster Club secretary and treasurer of her church, Trinity United Methodist Church of Rochester.

Davis also enjoys reading and taking walks.