Marlee Shenay Middleton, 32, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, March 31, 2024. Marlee was born October 5, 1991 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Patricia Ann Middleton and Mark James. Marlee graduated from Timken High School in 2010. She received her bachelor's degree from Kent State University in 2016. Marlee was a social worker for Stark County Job and Family Services. In addition to her mother, Marlee was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gloria M. Smith; grandfather, Willie Savage; and her nephew, Nasier R. Graham. Marlee was a beautiful and loving mom to her two sons, Leiland and Rylei Middleton. Marlee is survived by two sisters, Teireni (Kevin) Bradford, and Domineek (Steven) Gallo; three brothers, Cedrick Graham, Donte Middleton, and Frederico Graham; nephew and godfather of Leiland and Rylei, De'Jon Bradley; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends.