Deborah Josephine Denton, 65, lost her year-long cancer battle on June 22, 2016. Deborah was a devoted daughter and sister, a lover of animals and a fierce political advocate. Deborah was proceeded in death by her beloved father, James Kenneth Denton. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Josephine Howard Denton, sisters Donna (Jeff) Curry and Denise (Steve) Hearn, niece Annie Crawford, nephew Jake Curry and her dear friends, Kathy and Claudina. Deborah was born in 1950 on Christmas Day in Sweetwater, TN. With sparkling eyes and a fiery spirit, it became evident that she was destined for great things. She graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with several degrees, including a Master”s Degree in History and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tennessee School of Law. Upon graduation, Deborah began her law career. This path led her from Tennessee to Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Deborah finally settled in Washington, D.C., where she was employed first by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and then the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Deborah was passionate about many things, none so more than animals. Deborah loved all animals and always had room in her home for one more creature. She rescued the sick, the dying, and the lost and gave them a better life. Deborah was a strict vegetarian and refused to wear leather or use any products that were tested on animals. Deborah was also impassioned about social injustice. As a staunch Democrat, she was not afraid to express her opinion or engage people in playful political banter. She was an advocate for the disenfranchised and believed strongly in equal rights. Deborah was extremely intelligent and was always well-versed in current events and political topics. Deborah was an avid reader and could magically remember everything she ever read. During Deborah”s free time, she enjoyed exploring museums and catching a show or two. Over the past 20 years, Deborah saw almost every new Broadway play and musical with its original cast. Deborah also created beautiful pieces of jewelry that were worthy of display in the museums she loved to visit. She also liked to go to flea markets to find treasures that she could add to her vast antique collections. She completed the New York Marathon, not once, but twice. Deborah was a creative, intuitive, passionate soul with the drive to make the world a better place. On behalf of Deborah Josephine Denton, her family would like to thank the nurses and doctors from Georgetown University Hospital for their caring hearts. Deborah will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) www.aspca.org or The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org in Deborah”s memory.