Gail Lewis, who had been a part of the multinational chain's workforce in Illinois for a decade, became an accidental internet sensation after her video went viral on TikTok.
In the footage, she was seen brushing away tears and emotionally declaring: "Attention Walmart, this is Gail Lewis. 10-year associate Morris, Illinois 8-4-4, signing out, good night.”
Focused on delivering her farewell message, Lewis couldn't help but express her emotions when talking about her car, taking a moment to treasure the store for the last time.
Lewis said: "So today was an end of an era for me. What you just saw was me signing out for the last time at my Walmart that I have worked at for 10 years.” She then described her bittersweet emotions, experiencing both sadness and happiness as she left her beloved store.
Lewis then described her feelings of bittersweet happiness and sadness as she left her beloved store.
“It’s a happy sad because I’m gonna be going to a better job and those people became like family. I’ve been through a lot with them. They watched my back, I watched theirs. They helped me out, I helped them out,” Lewis said.
She added: “We even went through a f–king pandemic together,” she said about her coworkers. “It just hurts but it’s a happy sad because where I’m going, I’m gonna be better off where I’m at, that’s all.”
Since its upload to TikTok on November 16, the video quickly went viral on social media and gained over 22.5 million views.
Gail Lewis has become a hub for the creation of imaginative stories about her past.
Social media users, fueled by creativity, have spun elaborate tales. One narrative envisions Lewis running in the NFL with captions relating to her ability to stop shoplifters, while others have also compared the ex-Walmart employee to the MLB superstar Mike Trout's career.
Below the video, numerous people offered congratulations on her newfound fame.
One person said: We will miss you Gail Lewis thank you for your service.
A second wrote: Gail Lewis is a national treasure. Thank you for your service and contributions Gail Lewis.
While a third commented: Gail Lewis, thank you for risking your life every day. I bet it wasn't easy. God and come back safe.
Damn, this resonated with my soul. Gail Lewis .... March on soldier - keep ur head up and keep moving ur feet into the dark night. do not go easy into the. Someone else said.
Despite the online fame, Lewis still has not disclosed details about her new job. According to NBC, Carrie Moses, the manager of the Morris store, expressed gratitude for Lewis's service, stating through corporate channels: "I am grateful to Gail for her service at the Morris, IL store, and she will be greatly missed. I wish her all the best on her future opportunities."
