She was born November 13, 1939 in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Roy W. and Sara Livingood Buchanan.
Marilee was a graduate of Waynesburg High School; received her Bachelor of Science from Slippery Rock College and her master’s from Southern Illinois University.
She was a school teacher in the Canon McMillan School District for ten years and in Urbana Illinois for many years.
Marilee was married to Gordon Martin, who died in 1969.
Surviving is a brother, John Buchanan of Waynesburg; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a sister, Loralyn B. Walker; a brother, Bill Buchanan.
Friends will be received on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 6 to 8 pm, in the Behm Funeral Home, 182 W. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behmfh.com.