Shirley Mae Beard lies in repose at Kentucky Derby Museum 1-24-25
Community members paid their respects to Louisville icon Shirley Mae Beard as she lied in repose at the Kentucky Derby Museum on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (WDRB photo)
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Beard, owner and face of Shirley Mae's Café on South Clay Street, died Saturday, Jan. 11 at the age of 84.
