A beautiful family memoir celebrating the life, love, and lasting legacy of a remarkable grandmother. Legacy of Love: A Tribute to Theodosia Bertha Lee Anderson Patten is a heartfelt grandmother tribute and family history memoir written by her granddaughter, Ouida Patten. Through personal stories, treasured photographs, and intimate reflections, Ouida captures the essence of a woman whose love and strength shaped generations. This touching African American family memoir preserves the humor, traditions, and values that made Theodosia unforgettable—from her warm “May Crismas” holiday greetings to the famous “rotillio chicken” that brought everyone to the table. Her influence lives on in the way her family speaks, laughs, and shows love to one another. Perfect for readers who enjoy inspirational biographies , personal tributes , and family heritage books , this work is a reminder that the bonds of family and the wisdom of elders are treasures worth honoring and preserving. Keywords: grandmother tribute, African American family memoir, family heritage, legacy stories, inspirational biography, Black family history, generational love, memoir of a grandmother, celebrating family traditions, honoring loved ones