KAREN PULFER FOCHT -Photojournalist

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RIP Ruby Wilson Queen of Beale Street

August 19, 2016- Memphis, Tennessee -A New Orleans-style brass band funeral and procession for R&B singer and queen of Beale Street, Ruby Wilson, was held on Beale Street in Memphis Friday afternoon. The procession came to rest outside of B.B. King's Club where she often played. There was an empty throne in the procession in her honor. Tearful family and friends gathered outside the club before doves were released into the sky. ‪#‎memphis‬ ‪#‎rubywilson‬

http://wreg.com/2016/08/19/ruby-wilsons-funeral-will-be-carried-on-wreg-com/

http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/32795733/live-at-11-am-memphians-honor-the-life-of-queen-of-beale-ruby-wilson

http://www.commercialappeal.com/entertainment/music/features/queen-of-beale-street-ruby-wilson-laid-to-rest-after-procession-3a716294-5a7c-5666-e053-0100007faa7b-390732031.html