Nannie Alvarez

Nannie Bee Alvarez, 90, of Groves, died Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was born on October 9, 1927, in Fannett, to Leah Carr Hargraves and Harry Hargraves.

Nannie was a loving wife, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She loved cooking, sewing, reading, and spending time with family.

Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia Wilson Givens of New Caney; Patricia Wilson Bergherr and her husband, Dale, of Humble; and Donna Alvarez Rogers of Nederland; grandchildren, Billie Bertrand Gribben, April Bertrand Dressen, Ty Bertrand, Shaun Bergherr, and Aspen Rogers; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Heather, Christopher, Cayden, Shelbie, Chelsie, John, Gavin, Chandler, Chance, Ethan, and Maddison; great-great-grandchildren, Riley, Bailey, Madison, Mackenzie, Ashton, Kylie, Natalie, Blaze, and Erabella; sister, Elsie Lee Swor and her husband, Ted

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joe Alvarez; brother, Lawrence Hughes; sisters, Lena Blanch Carley and Mae Ruth; and faithful companion, Jax.

The family would like to thank Altus Hospice, Pine Shadows Retreat, and Cindy Givens for their tremendous caring love and compassion.

A gathering of Mrs. Alvarez’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service following at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.