Biography: Denise L. Middleton "Niecy" was born in the Bronx, New York to Father: Earlie Johnson and Mother: Lenore Pickering on March 27th, 1954 and was united with her ancestors on October 25, 2024.

Denise and Luther Middleton (whom preceded her in death) met when they lived in Brooklyn as kids. They were once married and he adopted Nina at the age of 5. Within this marriage Denise gained 10 sisters-in-law and 11 brothers-in-law.

While living in Brooklyn, Denise and Luther not only raised their children, they also raised the community’s children. All the neighborhood kids would come over for breakfast, lunch and or dinner. She never turned any of our friends away from a meal. I must say our Mother and Father were loved and although they had a sense of  humor, they were no joke when it came to their family. Denise earned the name Madea, from her baby sis.

Denise worked at Beth Israel Hospital until her retirement. Denise enjoyed cooking for the holidays and LOVED attending family BBQ's, gatherings and Luther Vandross songs.

Denise leaves her legacy to: two daughters and four sons: Nina Wilson, Luther Middleton, Jr., Eric Middleton, Quincy Middleton, Rick Middleton and Qiana Harrison.

Denise was the middle child of her two sisters whom she leaves to cherish her memories: Diana Hairston (oldest) and Earlie C. Johnson (youngest). Grandchildren Ezell Wilson (Oldest), Ze'Nya Green, Jaleel Middleton, Kelis Middleton, Natalia Middleton, Blake Middleton, Rashard Middleton, Taylor Middleton, Kayla Middleton, Connor Middleton, Quincy Middleton Jr., Qion Middleton, Sanna Middleton, Saliyah Middleton, Amani Middleton, Alena Middleton, Amer Middleton, Zyair Middleton, Teon Smith, a friend and YESSSS!!! She was blessed to welcome her first great-grandson Liam Vazquez in 2023. She also leaves her sister-in-law Cynthia Middleton, daughters-in-law: Jovianna Middleton, Latoya Middleton, Tiana Middleton, Katrice Middleton and one son-in-law Ezell Green. Denise also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mom you are truly missed and will never be forgotten.