Hope Denton

Ms. Hope Denton was born on January 4, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Samuel Harmon and Elizabeth Wells. She was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and later relocated to California where she married her late ex-husband Leon McGowan Sr. There they raised two sons, Curtis and Leon McGowan Jr. and only daughter Jessica McGowan Warren. Hope received her bachelor's degree and went on to live out her career.

Hope Denton was known for her vibratious personality. She was devoted to her family and friends and believed in living life to the fullest. Traveling and exploring the world was one of Hope's favorite adventures in life. She was always providing wisdom and warm hugs. Her contagious laugh would uplift a frown. She will forever live on to be "Hope Strong" as a mother, grand mother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.

Hope's memories will be left to cherish by her sons, Curtis and Leon McGowan Jr., daughter Jessica McGowan Warren and son-n-law Corian Warren. She also leaves behind many grandchildren who she held close to her heart, Alexis Tillman, Allen Tillman Jr., Ze'Charius Sharp, Omrieal McGowan, Micah McGowan, Joziah McGowan, Rhyana McGowan, Ciana McGowan, Viviana McGowan, Miranda McGowan, Aubriana McGowan, Elizabeth McGowan and Blu (Alicia) McGowan. She also leaves behind her brother, sister, nieces, nephews and newly great grandchildren.