Adriana "Nana" Sanchez

Adriana was born August 30, 1977, in Plainview, Texas, to Pedro and Maria (Vera) Sanchez. Known to many as Nana, she was fiercely passionate about life and deeply devoted to her family. She loved family gatherings and was the glue that tried to hold everyone together when life pulled them in different directions. Not just any glue, but the tacky, impossible-to-release kind that never breaks.

Nana was radiant, gentle, passionate, and peaceful, with just a hint of quirkiness that made her unforgettable. She was truly irreplaceable. She enjoyed getting her hands oily working on cars and even more so cruising in them. Nana loved life fully, and even during her hardest moments, she set her own struggles aside to be there for others whenever they needed her.

Animals, classic cars, traveling, trying new foods, adventures, and most of all her family were the things Nana cherished most. She had a way of lighting up every room with her smile and warmth, leaving people better simply for having been near her.

She is survived by two brothers, Manuel Sanchez and wife Velma of Plainview, and Juan Sanchez and wife Alice of Hale Center; and seven sisters, Gracie Rodriquez and Ray Salas, Rosa Salas, Blanca Baca and husband Freddy, Rosario Borrego, Maggie Sanchez, Beatrice Sanchez, and Julia Castillo and husband Charlie, all of Hale Center. She was blessed with numerous nieces and nephews, including Brooklyn and Kendall Castillo.

Adriana was an incredible woman who leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and adventure. She lived life on her own terms, embracing every moment with family, cars, and the things she loved most. “Vámonos!” will forever be a reminder of her spirit.