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Friday at the Extension Office was Kelli Bonifer's Day By Linda Waggener Adair County Home Extension Agent for the past 18 years, Kelli Bonifer, spent her last official workday surrounded by friends who wanted to give her their very best wishes as she moves back home to Tennessee. The large community meeting room was filled at the reception held in her honor Friday, July 26, 2019. Anna Porter, District Five Director, UK Cooperative Extension Service, was the first speaker to have fun at Kelli's expense, teasing her about leaving Kentucky and moving to Tennessee. Kelli took all the ribbing and 'life instructions' well. Former coworker David Herbst worked with Kelli for over six years and said no matter what mood she was in, she always took time to lighten things up. He said he had really enjoyed his work time with her before he moved to another job. Coworker Nic Roy said he would nominate Kelli for the most giggly coworker. No matter what ever happened that would have someone down, she would try to help them find the positive side and say 'you might as well laugh about it as to cry. Things will change.' He also took a moment to tease her about the electric bills for running extra heaters by her desk all the time. Coworker Tony Rose said of Kelli that he just didn't think anybody ought to be that happy all the time. "I would tell Kelli to let me remain in my misery and she would always tease me out of it. At least we can continue our relationship by text message for that positive force. I wish you the best." Audrey Myers told Kelli how very important she has been for her all through their years working together and coming to depend on one another. Coworker Teresa Bright said she'd struggled to think what she could say to Kelli, "...in front of others." She thanked Kelli for all of her encouragement, always, and remembered being with her through the births of both children, CJ and Parker. She told Kelli what deep appreciation she's always had for her, and will continue to have. She said, "Enjoy your life! You will be missed here every day." Ellen Zornes said Kelli had been an integral part of the community from the beginning, especially in the cell phone era. Terry Parton said Kelli is a trend setter. He said, "I am one of the few who knew Kelly in her position at Lindsey Wilson College in the Cranmer Dining Center all the way through her years here at the extension office. It has been a pleasure having her as our extension agent and I wish her the very best." The outspoken Della said, "I came to remind Kelli that she made me work every midnight breakfast with her when we worked together at the Lindsey Wilson College Cranmer Dining Center. Jelaine Harlow said, "Kelli is the only person I know who hates second hand smoke more than I do and I don't know what I'm going to do now without her." Sharon Harris, President of the Adair County Homemakers, said, "Kelli has been an excellent leader and has become close to so many of us because her nature was always all about the Club members and not about herself - she is going to be missed so much." Harris presented a farewell gift from all the Adair County Homemaker Clubs to Kelli and said that her daughter is moving to Memphis so they will still be able to visit since Jackson is on the way there. In her final remarks, Kelli fought back tears as she said, "I am going to miss you all so, so much. You held your arms out to me when I first came here and you'll always have a special place in my heart. I have enjoyed it and felt blessed working with each of you. I'm going to miss you and hope to keep in touch with you. I appreciate everything, and love you all very, very much." This story was posted on 2019-07-29 05:01:44
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