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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

90-year-old woman who never missed a day of work retires after 74 years

KLTV

A 90-year-old woman, who never missed a day of work, has officially retired after 74 years.

Melba Mebane recently completed her last day of work at a Dillard’s department store in Tyler, Texas. While speaking to KLTV 7 at a celebration for her retirement in June, she noted that she first started working at the store, which used to be a Mayer & Schmidt, in 1949 as an elevator operator.

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