Funeral procession takes place for iconic 'Miss KFC'
Crowds gathered in Taunton to pay tribute to a local icon, known as 'Miss KFC'
Crowds have gathered in Taunton to pay tribute to a local icon, known as 'Miss KFC'.
Pauline Richards passed away last month, and her funeral took place yesterday (20/8).
She began working for the fast-food chain in the East Street restaurant in 1978.
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Pauline served the community of Taunton in Somerset for 47 years, and was dubbed the world's longest-serving KFC worker.
She was battling cancer.
Her funeral included a stop off at the place where she worked for so long to mark her incredible long-service there.
Taunton Town Council said: "We’re saddened by the passing of Pauline Richards, aka Miss KFC, a beloved member of our community and a very deserving recipient of one of our Civic Awards earlier this year.
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends."