Sister Schodts Reed was born in San Antonio, Texas to Agnes Mary Bianchi and David Romulo Schodts on September 1, 1939. She died on August 15, 2021, after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her self-described "love of my life," Peter N. Reed, who died in 2009. They had married in 1974.

Sister was a woman of great sophistication and elegance.  She was described by all who knew her as an amazing wife, mother, and business woman. She was a highly successful, well respected, self-made business executive who would command a room the moment she entered it.  She was widely respected and admired throughout San Antonio and beyond.

Following Peter's death, Sister became President & CEO at Reed Candle Company. She and the company thrived under her leadership. Sister was also a highly successful and respected Commercial Real Estate Broker, specializing in Property/Land Investments. She was bold, decisive and daring in business and in her personal life. That quality was evident even in her teenage years.

In the 1950s, Sister Reed loved drag racing and was known to get behind the wheel of a car or two to test her racing prowess. She also enjoyed challenging her luck in Las Vegas, where she could be found at the slot machines or the blackjack tables.

She had a keen talent for interior decorating and was recognized for her work in restoring the Chabot/Reed House in King Williams at 403 Madison Street. The home was designated a Local Historic Landmark by the City of San Antonio. She was also recognized as one of San Antonio's most successful women, in Inspiring Woman Book , published by Virginia & Phil Yamin (2018).

Sister enjoyed working on her cattle/agricultural ranch in Killeen, Texas, from 2006 until her passing. It took her away from the day to day challenges of managing a remarkably successful company and helped her recharge her batteries.

In a 2013 interview with KSAT-TV, Sister acknowledged that her first name is confusing to some people who believed she was a nun. She was not. She told KSAT, "When I call someone and say, 'This is Sister Reed calling,' I know immediately (what they're thinking). So sometimes it gets me through to people that are difficult to reach," she said, joking about how her name, Sister, can open doors.

Sister loved to listen to music and play her piano, to paint, play cards, and volunteer to help local nonprofit organizations including SAMMinistries, the San Antonio Charro Association, and others.

She had four siblings:  Louise Schodts Jowdy, Angela Schodts Blum (deceased), David R. Schodts Jr., and Michael J. Schodts (deceased).  She is also survived by a very close first cousin, Marie Celeste Duckworth and numerous other relatives.  Sister is predeceased by her second daughter Denise Marie Narciso who passed on May 21, 2021.  She is survived by her two remaining daughters, Dawn Michelle Narciso and Desiree Lizette Narciso; Grandchildren: Sydney Narciso Wilson of Toronto, Canada and Mackenzie Reed Narciso Wilson of Toronto, Canada.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Rosary will be offered at 9am and a Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Friday, August 27, at the Basilica of the Little Flower, followed by interment at San Fernando Cemetery II. Visitation will be after the Rosary and just before the Funeral Mass.

Pallbearers will be J. Jeffery Jowdy, Frank Rocco Bianchi, Michael Winson Duckworth, Trenton Ritz-Ramirez, Alan John Justman and John R. Fernandez.