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.