CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Rei Rakett wears many hats.

The 35-year-old mother of two, is an LPN at Jubilee House, a local assisted living facility, and works tirelessly to raise her children, lovingly support her deployed spouse, serves in the Airforce Reserve, and volunteers to help people in the community obtain essential items during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During National Nurses’ Week (May 6-12) nurses across America have been celebrated and even more so as they work the frontlines against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Rakett got a BS in Psychology, but her passions led her back to school to become a nurse. She continued working as a counselor while going to school to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She is now pursuing her registered nurse license.

“Rei works tirelessly to serve others. She also volunteers to pick up and deliver groceries and necessities to those who are unable to get out during this time. She delivers random gifts and baked goods to surrounding neighbors,” said her friend, Sally Treadway, ” She is a Reserve Airman and still enjoys successfully maintaining a home with her two girls and finds time to continue to pursue her RN degree as well. She is an amazing friend, nurse, mother, Airman and neighbor.”

Rakett is the mom of two girls, a toddler and high schooler, and with a full plate she continues to support her girls activities which include collectively jiu jitsu classes, cheerleading competitions, work,  and wrestling competitions, driving them all over the state to support their dreams. Her high school daughter Anna Rakett, won the 119 lbs state title in wrestling. She also volunteers at her children’s schools. 

“She works hard and loves her girls and raises them to be smart, strong, loving, caring people. She’s done all this while her husband was deployed,” Treadway said.

For several weekends a year she spends her time as an Airforce Reservist.

Treadway said what makes Rakett a special person and nurse is despite her own busy life she takes out time to help others.

“Rei still manages to go to work and offers to pick up and drop off food and groceries to those who cannot get out during this time,” she said. “…”She is funny, loving, strong, smart, caring and giving and she doesn’t quit until everyone has what they need.”