Sally Lee Smythe

Sally Lee Smythe, 76, San Antonio, TX died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, peacefully at home with her
family.
Sally Lee Smythe was born on July 4, 1945, in Monterey, California to Colonel (ret) Burwell B. and
Mildred H. Smythe. Sally is survived by her son Robert B. Knuth and her daughter Lora Lee Madrid (h.
Tony Madrid); Grandchildren: Andrew Knuth and Nicole Knuth. Sally was preceded in death by her
parents.
She was raised and educated in numerous locations while growing up, accompanying her parents to
many different military assignments around the world. She graduated in 1963 from Clearwater High
School in Clearwater, Florida. Upon having her children Sally enjoyed traveling once again. While living
in Germany, Sally received an Associates of Arts degree and a Bachelor’s degree in business
management from the University of Maryland, University College 1983. She enjoyed a 20+ year career in
Patient Accounting at hospitals in Florida and Virginia. Upon retiring from her hospital career, Sally
became an ordained Deacon in July 2010 while living in Minot, ND. She served in numerous churches
culminating in her position with Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio, TX.
Sally’s passion has always been to serve and take care of others; from her children to her family, friends,
parishioners and even her pets, Sally always put the comfort and care of others above her own
throughout her entire life. She was an inspiration to many, full of dreams and ideas on how we could
make our little slice of this world better. Her family and friends are forever blessed with a lifetime of joy
and memories she brought to us all, and we each are eternally grateful for the love and compassion she
taught each of us. She will be dearly missed.
A Memorial Service, followed by a Celebration of her Life will be held on February 5, 2022, at 11:00am at
Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church located at 810 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148