For nearly 40 years Beard was the soul of the Smoketown neighborhood. She fed community members, politicians, and celebrities at Shirley Mae's Café on South Clay Street. "I believe there was so much ...
Shirley's Mae Café has been a Louisville staple for over 30 years, known for its fried chicken, hot water cornbread and ...
Beard will lie in repose at the Kentucky Derby Museum on Jan. 24, according to a Facebook post released Tuesday.
Shirley Mae’s Café announced Saturday that its owner and namesake, Shirley Mae Beard, has died. The restaurant said on its ...
Celebration of life details for Shirley Mae Beard have been released, including a service at Kentucky Derby Museum.
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 ...
Shirley Mae Bates (Gearhart), 89, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Care Initiatives Heritage/Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after a three-year battle with ...
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 ...
Shirley Mae Banetzke, age 85, was called home by her Savior on Thursday December 26, 2024, at The Larson House in Columbus. Welcoming her home was her husband DeWayne. Shirley was born July 27 ...
The founder of a longtime restaurant in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood has passed away. Family members said Shirley Mae ...
This story has been updated to include additional comments about Shirley Beard. Shirley Mae Beard, the namesake of the beloved soul food restaurant in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood ...