Good Citizen Award: Count Rita Davis among the Best

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

During February, I will be highlighting some good eggs in Anderson County in the name of goodwill. I'll probably stick to alphabetical. No way I will get close to praising all who are deserving, but it is a start. These will not be detailed profiles, just highlights of good work by good folks.

The good citizen award for today goes to Rita Davis.

Rita is chief financial officer for Anderson County, and the administrator and county council depend heavily on her and her years of wisdom and skills in keeping our county budget lean and keeping our top-notch credit rating. This is no easy task. But she also has a heart as big as the historic courthouse.

For more than 20 years she has been an indispensable part of Shalom House Ministries, helping women struggling with drug and alcohol addiction through her committed hands-on support and advocacy. Her continual financial support of this ministry has made it possible to continue expanding the outreach and assistance to women in need.

Add to this an incredible servant’s heart and an astounding humility and it’s hard to imagine our community without Rita Davis. If you see her, thank her for her work.