Photos: Aretha Franklin fans pay respects at viewings in Detroit

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Photos: Aretha Franklin fans pay respects at viewings in Detroit

Fans and supporters attend services and viewings for the late Queen of Soul at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History and New Bethel Baptist Church Aug. 28 - 30.

Aretha Franklin's coffin lies at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

Aretha Franklin's coffin lies at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

Aretha Franklin lies in her casket at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

A member of the public becomes emotional viewing Aretha Franklin's coffin at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

A woman becomes emotional viewing Aretha Franklin's coffin at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

A well wisher carries a sign to view Aretha Franklin's casket at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

Members of the public view Aretha Franklin's coffin at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

Aretha Franklin's coffin lies at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

Aretha Franklin's coffin lies at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

CORRECTS TO 1940, NOT 1936 - Swanson Funeral Home's 1940 LaSalle hearse is parked outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Detroit. The hearse transported the gold casket of Aretha Franklin to the museum where she will lay in state for two days. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Joye Tyler, of Detroit, sings Aretha Franklin's "Respect" before walking inside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, to pay her respects to Franklin on the first day of public viewing.(Tanya Moutzalias/Ann Arbor News via AP)

"I think the legacy that she leaves will be remembered for years to come," said Charlotte Price, right, 62, of Columbus, Ohio. "Her music will never die," added Kathy McPike, left, of Columbus, Ohio after the two paid their respects to Aretha Franklin on the first day of the public viewing at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. (Tanya Moutzalias/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Imogen King-Dugan, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, wears a t-shirt covered in images of Aretha Franklin while waiting in line to pay her respects on the first day of public viewing for Aretha Franklin at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Aug. 28, 2018. (Tanya Moutzalias/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Cenita Walker-Scott, of Chicago, dances to legendary singer Aretha Franklin's song "Rock Steady" being played while waiting in line outside of Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit to pay her respects to Franklin on the first day of public viewing, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Thousands are expected to pour into Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Tuesday and Wednesday to pay their final respects to Franklin. (Tanya Moutzalias/Ann Arbor News-MLive.com via AP)

Rochelle Hampton, left, of Warren, Mich., and Imogen King-Dugan, of Farmington Hills, Mich, dance along to "Freeway of Love" being played from a cell phone after a 1956 pink Cadillac pulled up to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit during the public viewing for legendary singer Aretha Franklin Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Thousands are expected to pour into Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Tuesday and Wednesday to pay their final respects to Franklin. (Tanya Moutzalias/Ann Arbor News-MLive.com via AP)

Joye Tyler, of Detroit, sings Aretha Franklin's "Respect" before walking inside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, to pay her respects to Franklin on the first day of public viewing.(Tanya Moutzalias/Ann Arbor News via AP)

People stand outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in line for a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

People take a photo while in line outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

A Pink Cadillac sits outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for legendary singer Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

People wait in line outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for legendary singer Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

A vendor sells Aretha Franklin photos and T-shirts outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History where Franklin is lying in state, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Fans wait in line at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History where Aretha Franklin is lying in state, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Hundreds of members of Delta Sigma Theta have paid tribute to their soror, Aretha Franklin at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Detroit. The sorority's traditional Omega Omega service lasted nearly an hour, saluting Franklin with song, scripture and words. Franklin, who was inducted into Delta Sigma Theta as an honorary member in 1992, was remembered as for her regal presence and love of her community. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

A member of Delta Sigma Theta holds an Aretha Franklin tribute as they pay tribute to the legendary singer at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Detroit. The sorority's traditional Omega Omega service lasted nearly an hour, saluting Franklin with song, scripture and words. Franklin, who was inducted into Delta Sigma Theta as an honorary member in 1992, was remembered as for her regal presence and love of her community. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

A woman signs a poster outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

People in line reach for photos being handed out outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

People pose for photos while waiting in line outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

People in line sign well wishes on poster boards outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: A fan of Aretha Franklin sits inside a vintage Cadillac after viewing the soul music legend's body as it lies in repose at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

The gold casket of legendary singer Aretha Franklin leaves the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, late Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16 and will be laid to rest on Friday after several days of tributes in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: The remains of Aretha Franklin are placed into a hearse outside of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History following a day-long public viewing on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum for another day-long public viewing tomorrow. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Swanson Funeral's 1940 LaSalle hearse with the gold casket of legendary singer Aretha Franklin leaves the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, late Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16 and will be laid to rest on Friday after several days of tributes in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 29: The remains of Aretha Franklin arrive at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History where she will lie in repose for a second day of public viewing on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 29: The remains of Aretha Franklin arrive at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History where she will lie in repose for a second day of public viewing on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 29: The remains of Aretha Franklin arrive at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History where she will lie in repose for a second day of public viewing on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 29: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 29: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 29: Pamela Bolton poses for pictures next to posters of Aretha Franklin created by artist Mark Gaines outside of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History where the Queen of Soul lies in repose on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 29: Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Vincent Street wipes down the casket of legendary singer Aretha Franklin at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The casket of legendary singer Aretha Franklin is removed from the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Pallbearers carry the casket of legendary singer Aretha Franklin into New Bethel Baptist Church Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Pallbearers carry the gold casket of legendary singer Aretha Franklin after arriving at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

A crowd gathers outside New Bethel Baptist Church as a viewing for Aretha Franklin is held inside Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

A crowd gathers outside New Bethel Baptist Church where a viewing for Aretha Franklin is held Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

A hearse containing the casket of Aretha Franklin pulls up outside New Bethel Baptist Church Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

People hang balloons outside New Bethel Baptist Church where a viewing for Aretha Franklin is held Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Sharon Napoleon holds a program as she stands outside a viewing for legendary singer Aretha Franklin at New Bethel Baptist Church Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

People stand in a line stretching for blocks outside New Bethel Baptist Church to pay their respects to legendary singer Aretha Franklin Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Sheila Williams cheers outside New Bethel Baptist Church Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Aretha Franklin's coffin lies at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)

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