Shirley Mae Beard became known for her soul food she served up out of Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood. Mae died in January at age 84. Community leaders unveiled an honorary street sign at the ...

The new Shirley Mae's Way street sign was unveiled in honor of Shirley Mae Beard, who died in January. Advertisement The community activist was well-known for owning Shirley Mae's Cafe on Clay Street.

Family members said Shirley Mae Beard, owner of Shirley Mae’s Café, passed away on Saturday at the age of 84. Beard served up her brand of southern cuisine on Clay Street for more than 35 years.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Proud Smoketown neighbor, business owner, and Black history activist, Shirley Mae Beard's visitation was held Friday after she passed away on Jan. 11 at 84 years old.

Shirley Mae Beard, owner and face of Shirley Mae's Cafe on South Clay Street, died Saturday morning at the age of 84, according to her family. Finalized arrangements were announced in a post on ...

Shirley Mae Beard, the namesake of the beloved soul food restaurant in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood, died Saturday, her family announced. She was 84.

shirley mae beard passed away earlier this month at 84. she was best known for owning shirley mae’s cafe on clay street, but her impact went beyond food.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Shirley Mae Beard died at the age of 85 in January, but her memory will not soon be forgotten. For decades, Shirley Mae owned and operated Shirley Mae’s Cafe out of a ...

Shirley Mae's Cafe & Bar in Smoketown was decorated with flowers to honor recently deceased founder Shirley Mae Beard. Michael L. Jones By Michael L. Jones – Reporter, Louisville Business First ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Visitation for Shirley Mae Beard, iconic Louisville restaurant owner, will be at the Kentucky Derby Museum on Friday, Jan. 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. In a post on Facebook, ...

Shirley Mae's, a Smoketown institution at 802 S. Clay St. beloved locally for their fried chicken and soul food, is featured in a video from ESPN's new program Undefeated.

Shirley Mae’s Way was unveiled at an honorary street name sign for Shirley Mae Beard, owner of Shirley Mae’s Cafe and dedicated community leader. May 10 2025 ...