Deborah Carter

Deborah Jeanine Carter was born on July 8, 1952, to Robert L and Velva "Cutie" Carter in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in a loving home and was the fifth born out of seven children. Deborah was educated in the Denver Public Schools system. She attended Barrett Elementary, Gove Jr High, and was a proud graduate from Denver East High School class of 1970. She pursued higher education at Colorado State University where she studied English.

God placed a calling on Deborah heart at an early age. She accepted the Lord's call and was a member of Macedonia Baptist church most of her life. She enjoyed going to church on Sunday and attending Tuesday morning Bible study.

Family was Deborah's priority. She was extremely proud of her sons and cherished the time spent raising her them. As a single mother, Deborah taught her boys what it means to be reliable and how to persevere through tough times. When she was blessed with grandchildren, Deborah's joy was overflowing. Mia and Carter added a special dimension to her love. Deborah had an infectious laugh, great sense of humor and caring spirit. She also found pleasure in listening to music, going out dancing with friends, and playing cards. Backgammon was her game and was very good at it.

The citizens of the City and County of Denver were the recipients of Deborah's hard work and commitment. She was dependable, honest, and dedicated. She worked her way through the ranks of the Denver City and County Career Services. She started her career as a clerk at the Denver County Jail work release program. From there, Deborah served as secretary for the Denver Visiting Nurses Association and finally the Denver County Court systems where she served as a court bailiff for the honorable Alfred C. Harrell. Deborah retired after 35 years of faithful service.

Deborah departed this life on May 2, 2019. Those who preceded her in death is her beloved mother Velva "Cutie" Carter, son Kenneth Bailey, sisters Marian L. Taylor, Catherine T. Bookman, Lauren D. Carter and brother Martin C. Talley, Jr. Left to cherish her memory to her beloved son Christopher D Bailey (Nicole Duran), her beloved and devoted father Deacon Robert L Carter, her beautiful grandchildren Mia Cutie Bailey (Lynette Arellanes) and Carter Demetrius-Bean Bailey (Nicole Duran), two loving sisters Pamela Dunham-Carter and Janice M Carter, a host of other relatives and dear friends.

Visitation : May 16, 2019 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace
6601 Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 996-0869

Celebration of Life : May 17, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace
6601 Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 996-0869

Interment : May 17, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Highland Cemetery
10201 Grant Street
Thornton, CO 80229

Reception : May 17, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Pipkin Braswell
6601 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80220