Detroit, MI (CNN) LaTonya McIntyre made sure she was first in line outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit to say goodbye to Aretha Franklin.

"I've been waiting since Monday," McIntyre told CNN early Tuesday morning. "I got in line at 4 p.m. on Monday."

The Las Vegas resident joined other fans who sang, hugged and shared their memories of the Queen of Soul. Franklin died earlier this month at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

As the line of those wishing to pay tribute grew, cars rolled past the museum, honking horns, waving to those assembled and yelling, "Aretha Franklin!" as they went by.

Franklin's body will lie in repose at the museum Tuesday and Wednesday, befitting a queen who was known as much in the black community as a civil rights symbol as she was for her music.

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