Shirley Mae's Cafe founder Shirley Beard dies at 84
Celebration of life details for Shirley Mae Beard have been released, including a service at Kentucky Derby Museum.
Shirley Beard, owner of Shirley Mae's Café in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood, dies
Shirley's Mae Café has been a Louisville staple for over 30 years, known for its fried chicken, hot water cornbread and ...
Funeral arrangements for beloved Louisville restaurateur Shirley Mae Beard announced
Beard will lie in repose at the Kentucky Derby Museum on Jan. 24, according to a Facebook post released Tuesday.
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Shirley Mae Beard, founder of iconic soul food restaurant, to lie in repose at Kentucky Derby Museum
Derby Museum president and CEO Patrick Armstrong released a statement on Wednesday.
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Shirley Mae's Cafe suspends operation to mourn death of its owner and namesake
Shirley Mae’s Café announced Saturday that its owner and namesake, Shirley Mae Beard, has died. The restaurant said on its ...
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Shirley Mae Beard, founder of Louisville soul food restaurant dies at 84
Shirley Mae Beard was the owner and face of Shirley Mae's Café on South Clay Street. She died at the age of 84 on Saturday ...
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Shirley Mae Beard
84, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was the owner of Shirley Mae's Cafe, Smoketown Liquors and the founder of Salute to Black Jockeys. She is survived by her children, William Simpson ...
Restaurateur Shirley Mae Beard, owner of Shirley Mae's Cafe in Smoketown neighborhood, dies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The founder of a longtime restaurant in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood has passed away. Family members said Shirley Mae Beard, owner of Shirley Mae’s Café, passed away on ...