SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A woman who has served thousands of diners over the last 38 years was surprised with her dream car at her retirement celebration.

Lynne Gomez has been a server at Ray’s on the River since 1985, just one year after the restaurant with scenic views of the Chattahoochee River opened.

Gomez met her husband at the restaurant and they had their wedding there too.

The restaurant recently threw a party for her to celebrate her retirement before she moves to Florida.

Ray’s on the River owner Ray Schoenbaum surprised her at the party with a new Mazda Miata.