" But Jesus called them to him and said, Let the little children come unto me, for the kingdom of God is like them. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Luke 18:16

It is with great sadness we announce the transition of Princess Taliyah Marie Middleton, 5, of Cincinnati, Ohio, (formally of St. Stephen, SC) who went to sleep in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio with her loving parents by her side. Princess Taliyah will forever be the sweet loving angel and daughter of  Georgio Middleton and Danielle Gourdine, loving Grandparents, Rebecca Middleton & Raymond Griffin, great grandmother, Blanche Amous , loving aunts and uncles, Stephanie Middleton, Michelle (Bruce) Wynn, Sharonda (Sherard) Whitaker, Sharon (Shawn) Dawson, Godmother, Ebony Butler and a host of great aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Princess Taliyah was preceded in death by her grandparents: Vernell & Guy Gourdine and their parents, great grandmother, RoseNell Middleton, great aunt Catherine Middleton.

The family will be accepting family and friends at Sharon Dawson's Residence between the hours of 6-9:30pm. Please adhere to the hours given by the family. Continue to keep the Middleton and Gourdine family in your prayers during this difficult time.