Mourners line streets for funeral of world’s longest KFC worker as hearse makes final visit to restaurant where she fried chicken for 47 years

Mourning, for 47 years in the same fast food joint, the world’s longest time to serve the KFC worker’s funeral of the streets for the funeral of the world.

Pauline Richards, known as Miss KFC, died at the age of 74 last month, and Somperset worked almost every role from the cleaner to the cashier and the team leader at the branch in Taunton.

On Wednesday, the funeral ceremony surrounded by crowds of friends, family and old customers made his last visit to the restaurant, which he fried chicken for about twenty years.

It is believed that Mrs. Richards, who struggles with cancer, has played more than five million drums during a glittering career in the popular chicken store.

Between 1976-2023, he is the company’s longest-time worker who has been serving for two years after overcoming the American employee Lorena Neely, who worked for the chain.

A equestrian regiment gave a tribute to the employee for a long time and left his house at 12.45 on Wednesday before he went to KFC for half an hour.

He then continued his journey to the city center to say goodbye to his community.

The members of the people also had the chance to leave a note in the condolences books at Fast Food Restaurant.

Those who mourn have listed the streets for the funeral of the world’s longest KFC worker, who has been working in the same fast food joint for 47 years.

On Wednesday, the funeral ceremony surrounded by crowds of friends, family and old customers made his last visit to the restaurant, which he fried chicken for about twenty years.

Retired, customers ‘joke’ and always a smile on his face thanks to the habit of making a cult hero in the town.

Local children called him ‘mother’ and ‘nan’ – adults said they watched their growth with love and saw them safely during many nights.

At the beginning of this year, the Mayor of the town was honored by Vanessa Garside for the ‘extraordinary long service’ in the restaurant.

Wayne and Tracey Sutton, the children of Mrs. Richards, led the tribute to the tribute that said that working in KFC for many years was ‘more than a job for him’.

They said: ‘My mother was a really special person. He was gentle, compassionate, generous and fascinated by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

‘Mother, whether family and friends, KFC’de customers and colleagues, whether people saw and made you feel valuable.

KFC was more than a job for him.

“ `He liked to talk to customers and always remembered his stories and made years of friendships. My mother has always taught us to give people care and your time, and we know that it is something to remember.

When they attended the funeral on Wednesday, some mourning moved to tears.

The members of the people also had the chance to leave a note in their condolences books at Fast Food Restaurant

It was really important for the mother to be a part of the Taunton community. It was a great comfort for us to read all tributes and to think that many people think of it both Taunton and beyond.

Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support. It would mean the world for my mother. ‘

Mrs. Richards told her love to work and that the kids call him Mrs. Kfc.

He said: ‘When I go out for a break, the children will shout to me’ Hello Mrs. Kfc ‘and they will call me’ mother ‘and’ nan ‘.

“ Even on a Friday and Saturday night, they are pleased to see my customers and some young men start to say my name and see me.

‘When I am not inside, they ask where I am (customers). If I’m outside, I ask people why I didn’t work tonight. ‘

Ms. Richards started to work for KFC in the 1970s and supported her friend at the old branch in Taunton, East Reach.

During his time at the company, he worked to become a manager for two and a half years.

It is believed that Mrs. Richards, who struggles with cancer, has played more than five million drums during a glittering career in the popular chicken store.

Retired, with his customers ‘joke’ and always the habit of making a smile on his face was a cult hero in the town.

‘I love my job. I have always talked to the customers and friendship and I have always tried to help as much as I can, and this is always suitable for my life. ‘

Mrs. Richards remained a hit among customers regardless of the business title, and many of them go to social media to pay tribute to KFC employee.

Someone wrote on Facebook: ‘He was an absolute legend, simple. A beautiful spirit and unfortunately will be missed. ‘

Another added: ‘It is a sad, beautiful lady to hear the news that Pauline has passed, I know all my life, young people, 20, 30s and 50s have fed me one night.

‘I’m sure a nice hardworking lady to be missed by many people, thanks Pauline, until I meet in the KFC in the sky.’ ‘

Other inhabitants proposed to establish a bench or plaque at a sunny point ‘in the town in memory of’ a real star of the town of Taunton ‘and’ a local legend ‘.

They said that everyone he met would be a tribute to the woman who brought a sunlight ‘and that it would make us smile with customer service joke’.

A KFC spokesman said: ‘We are very upset about the passing of our dear friend and colleague Pauline Richards. We support Pauline’s family who wants to be respected in this difficult time. ‘

Local children call him ‘mother’ and ‘nan’ – adults said that they watched their growth with love, they saw them safely outside the night (in the picture: General Manager Alice Yarde and Mrs. Richards)

Mrs. Richards remained a hit among customers regardless of business title, many of them go to social media to pay tribute to KFC employee

Taunton City Council spokesman said: ‘We all in Taunton City Council, one of the most popular inhabitants of Taunton Pauline Richards, the KFC staff, the longest service to learn the passing of the Miss KFC.

“ In March this year, one of our civil awards was an exciting and incredible buyer.

‘Our thoughts family and everyone who knows and loves him.’