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LEE-SMITH, NANCY "My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psa. 73:26 Nancy Lee-Smith, age 72, passed with peace and grace on December 12, 2014 with her loved ones by her side. Predeceased by her loving husband 1ST Sergeant David Lee in 1997. Nancy is survived by husband Lynn Leroy Smith; daughter Laura Lee; step-son Havelock Smith; brother Thomas G. Shroba Jr. and wife Cindy; nieces Janelle Leigh Shroba, Jenny Jo Shorba, of Albuquerque; and nephews Jimmy Shroba and family of Chicago; Thomas G. Shroba III and family of New Jersey. Nancy was born November 20th, 1942 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Thomas George Shroba Sr. and Muriel (Kettling) Shroba. Nancy grew up with her brother Tom in New Jersey graduating from North Plainfield High School in 1960. Nancy attended Bob Jones University where she received a degree in Elementary Education. Nancy married David Lee in 1963 and together they raised their daughter, the greatest joy of her life, Laura Lee. Nancy met Lynn Leroy Smith in 2007 and they married in 2008. They resided in Albuquerque enjoying each other's company as well that of their four dogs Josie, Emily, Max and Fritz. Nancy will always be remembered as a very spiritual, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend whose greatest passion was helping others. She loved people and had a way about her that made everyone she met feel comfortable and cherished. Nancy was a talented decorator who enjoyed framing and stained glass. A celebration of Nancy's life will be held on Monday, December 29th at 5:00pm, 10451 Calle Mirlo N.W. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to The Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America or the Puppy Rescue Mission. Please visit our on-line guestbook for Nancy at www.danielsfuneral.com Nancy touched the world and everyone that crossed her path with the kindness in her beautiful blue eyes and the warmth of her smile. She leaves us with a legacy of class, joy and love, rich in memories. "Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us and eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 Cor. 4:16-18.
        Published on: Sun December 28, 2014