Marlene Knox was born in Chicago, Illinois to Michael A. and Victoria Knox.

She was a graduate of Steubenville High School and later attended Jefferson Community College, where she received her degree in Business Management. Marlene also served in the United States Army.

Marlene was employed by the Microtel Hotel and Suites in Steubenville, Ohio.  She was such a hard worker and was a very dedicated.  Marlene had a keen business mind and was a very intelligent woman.

More than anything, Marlene adored and cherished her daughter, Jasmine. She was extremely proud of Jasmine and all of her accomplishments and always provided a loving space for her daughter. She definably instilled her warrior attribute in her daughter.

She was preceded in death by her father Michael A. Knox.

She will forever be missed by her daughter, Jasmine S. Smith of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; mother, Victoria Knox of Steubenville, Ohio; her significant other, James L. Smith of Steubenville, Ohio; siblings, Michael A. Knox of Steubenville, Ohio; Tonya Willis-Stringer of Columbus, Ohio; and Bobbie Jo Pizzoferrato-Owens of Steubenville, Ohio; nieces and nephews,  Brittany Willis of Columbus, Ohio, Quayshawna Willis of Boynton, Florida, Isaiah Willis of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mercedes Prentice, Bryant Owens, II, and Bryanna Jo Owens all of Steubenville, Ohio; a host of other relatives and many dear friends.

Humbly Submitted,

The Family