Hattie was my grandmother. I'am very honored and blessed to have had such a wonderful lady in my life. She was truly the back bone to our family!! She showed strength, honor and dignity with everything she did and until the moment she passed. I miss you everyday! I keep your picture in my bedroom next to a very beautiful angel. I speak to you often and I know you pick me up when I'am down. You give me inspiration, hope and happiness!!!
I love you with all my heart and I miss you everyday!!
Hugs, from your youngest granddaughter.
Charla (Brown) Staples
In the far past, we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photo...