A lady has lastly retired 74 years after beginning work - and by no means having taken a day without work.

Melba Mebane, 90, celebrated the tip of her lengthy profession at a Dilliard's outlet in Tyler, Texas, this week surrounded by her colleagues.

She was bid a fond farewell from the shop - the place she labored within the cosmetics division - and immortalised by her managers, who mentioned she was a mannequin worker.

Ms Mebane began working on the division retailer aged 17 in 1949 and labored her approach up the profession ladder till she turned a cosmetics saleswoman.

She continued within the function till her retirement and treasured the function a lot that she by no means missed a day or referred to as in sick, even whereas constructing a household.

The mum turned recognized for her magnetic character that charmed employees and clients alike and finally earned her the eye of Dilliard's company administration and founding household.

James Saenz, Ms Mebane's supervisor on the Tyler division retailer, mentioned she was adored by all who met her and had "touched" so many.

He instructed Fox News she "sets the tone for everything" and exceeds expectations set for her fellow staff.

He added: "She provides all of it to the team. Can you imagine how many people she coached and taught and trained to aspire to be more?"

Mr Saenz praised his worker's teaching, coaching and instructing of people that have filtered by the shop throughout her tenure.

She additionally earned the admiration of her colleagues, who she mentioned included "great ladies who love to eat, laugh, and cut up".

Her son, Terry Mebane, shared some insights into the key of her success.

He instructed Fox that he was impressed by her work ethic, as she continued to work 40-hour weeks into her 70s and 80s.

He mentioned he had virtually grown up at her office and dubbed Ms Mebane a "grinder" who would arrive between 9am and 9.15am every morning, as much as an hour earlier than the store's 10am opening time.

He added: "She was the first person in the door and had her counter ready. She did the prep work. She only took 30 minutes for lunch."

Dilliard's bid Ms Melba farewell with a retirement get together this week, the place she was given a Beyond Excellence award and immortalised in a plaque that may stay on the outlet "for as long as Dilliard's is around", Mr Saenz mentioned.