She retired from her job as a sales associate at Dillard's last month, leaving behind a career that spanned more than seven decades.
How her job became her 'second life'For Mebane, her job at Dillard's has always been "more than a paycheck."
As a single, working mom, it became a "second life," for her and her son Terry Mebane, he says.
"I loved going to work every day," says Mebane, who adds that she never missed a day of work, unless she was really sick.
Her best advice for finding a long, fulfilling career is not to take a job simply because it pays well, because "money can disappoint you," Mebane warns.
Persons:
Melba Mebane, Mebane, that's, Terry Mebane, William T, Dillard, Drue Dillard Matheny, who's, Terry, —
Organizations:
Mayer & Schmidt, Tyler High School, Dillard's
Locations:
Tyler , Texas, Dillard's