Bessie Poole Alvarado, age 71, of Winter Haven, Florida, died Thursday, September 13, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus G. Alvarado in 1972. Survivors: Gary F. Perkinson, Bulverde, TX; daughter, Elizabeth A. Danemiller, Friendswood, TX; son, Jesse C. Alvarado, Jr. Houston, TX; grandchildren, Gary F. Perkinson, Jr., Joseph Dannemiller, Christopher Dannemiller, Hannah Alvarado, Sarah Alvarado and Katherine Dannemiller; Siblings, Willie E. Poole, Mary Lee Hargrave, James D. Poole, Ethel V. Poole and Joe S. Poole; numerous nieces and nephews and other family.