64 Grandma Quotes

Celebrate grandmothers with heartfelt quotes that honor their love, wisdom, and kindness.

A grandma’s heart is a garden where love forever blooms.

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Updated February 5, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer


Grandmas are truly special—they give us love without limits, advice when we need it most, and memories that last a lifetime. They have a way of making us feel at home, no matter where we are. Whether it’s through a warm hug, a kind word, or a story from their past, they remind us of what really matters: love, family, and kindness.

The quotes on this page are meant to celebrate the wonderful bond between grandmothers and grandchildren. They’re perfect for sharing with your grandma to show her how much she’s appreciated. They’re also great for those becoming grandmothers, offering a glimpse into the joy and pride that lies ahead.

A grandmother’s love is one of life’s greatest blessings. Take a moment to share one of these quotes with your grandma today. Sometimes, the simplest words can bring the brightest smile. After all, her love has always been there for you—this is your chance to let her know how much it means.



  1. In whose house can I come and still feel as secure as if I'm still at home? Into whose arms can I feel that warm and loving embrace when the world seems so harsh? To my grandmother's house, I run!   Theodore W. Higgingsworth
    Grandma Poems



  2. Love you, Grandma . . .love the smiles and laughter that we share - love the way you always care Catherine Pulsifer, Love You, Grandma
    Birthday Poems for Grandma



  3. We all need people in our lives who encourage us and believe in us. A Grandma is one of those special people who can do just that.
  4. We all need people in our lives who encourage us and believe in us. A Grandma is one of those special people who can do just that.   Catherine Pulsifer



  5. Grandmothers have been a source of joy, love, and encouragement for many generations. They provide us with the support we need to tackle tough times and celebrate the good. Catherine Pulsifer
    Thank You Grandma Poems



  6. If there is one thing I've learned about my grandmother is that she has no bounds to affection, no recriminations and no withholding of that special love that she so freely shares.   Robert Rivers
    Mothers Day Poems



  7. There are grandmothers out there who would move heaven and earth for their grandchildren. Janice Elliott-Howard
    Poems About Grandchildren



  8. To hear the little voice call Nana or Gramps is music to our ears. Catherine Pulsifer
    Quotes on Grandparents



  9. When that first grandchild is born, Grandmothers and Grandfathers are full of pride and love.   Kate Summers
    Grandpa Poems



  10. Get out of the way of the grandmother on her way to the church nursery to retrieve her grandson before anyone else!
  11. Get out of the way of the grandmother on her way to the church nursery to retrieve her grandson before anyone else!   Dr. David J. Merkh, The Grandparents’ Legacy
    Grandparent Poems



  12. It's always safe to talk to a grandmother.   Suzette Haden Elgin



  13. Grandmothers provide not only comfort, but also encouragement. Kate Summers



  14. Grandmother and Grandfather are the old bridge to the new generation. J. Tisa
    Grandpa Quotes



  15. When I arrive at nanna's house, mommy's rules fly out the window. At least, that's what nanna says. Annabelle Marie Haines
    Inspirational Quotes by Women



  16. Today you're more than just a grandmother to me.  You're my friend, and someone I aspire to be.   Julie Hebert, To My Grandmother
    Mentor Quotes



  17. I know you'll be a great grandma, as your work here is not yet done! Julie Hebert, Mother To Grandma
    Mother Daughter Poems



  18. Grandmothers, like beauty, lie as much in the eyes and souls of the beholder as in the women themselves. It is the gratitude, love, strength, and dreams that they inspire in their grandchildren that make them grandmothers.   Jennifer Gates Hayes, Pearls of Wisdom from Grandma
    Grandchildren Quotes  



  19. When you think of finger-licking, stick-to-your-ribs, all-time comfort foods, Grandma’s house quickly comes to mind.
  20. When you think of finger-licking, stick-to-your-ribs, all-time comfort foods, Grandma’s house quickly comes to mind.  Taste of Home Grandma's Favorites
    Grandma Poems For Mothers Day



  21. When I feel down, Grandma asks me, "Do you do your best?
    If the answer is yes, then cheer up and leave the rest!" Mary S. Scotsburn



  22. Over the river and through the wood -Now grandmother's cap I spy! Hurrah for the fun! Is the pudding done? Lydia Maria Child
    Thanksgiving Day Poem



  23. We are the grandmothers, in our work or in our families or both ... We are taking on more and more powerful positions in society ... We need to be heard, and our society needs to hear us.   Shirley Ann Ranck, The Grandmother Galaxy



  24. Great-Grandma's traditions, rich and profound, guiding us on life's merry-go-round. Catherine Pulsifer, Great-Grandma's Traditions
    Great Grandma Poems



  25. But a grandmother's kitchen goes beyond good aesthetics - it’s like a bakery plus love. Author Unknown



  26. As your grandchild, you’re a star that shines,
    Forever and always, you’ll be mine. Catherine Pulsifer
    Valentine Poems and Messages for Grandma



  27. I believe God made grandmothers different from everyone else. They seem to love unconditionally - just as God does - holding us close to their hearts, wanting to protect and guide us.   Becky L. Amble



  28. Grandmothering is about praying and playing.
  29. Grandmothering is about praying and playing.   Author Unknown



  30. If girls are sugar and spice and everything nice
    And, boys are snips, snails and puppy-dogs' tails
    Then Grandma's are sweet like cookies with a full supply of goodies. Catherine Pulsifer



  31. You think the bond betwen mother and daughter is special, but the bond between grandmothers and granddaughters is amazing. Catherine Pulsifer
    Birthday Poems For Granddaughter



  32. A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend Author Unknown



  33. Memories of my grandmother reminded me of the type of grandmother I want to be!   S. Lynch



  34. So what if my grandma has wrinkles? To me they're just happy lines of love.   Stephanie, age 9, More Grandmothers Are Like Snowflakes...No Two Are Alike



  35. Throughout my entire life, you have always been there - loving me, affirming me, encouraging me, supporting me, and taking care of me in ways that only a grandma knows how.   Debbie Webb, Happy Birthday, grandmother
    Legacy Quotes



  36. Becoming a grandmother is like have dessert. The best is saved for last.
  37. Becoming a grandmother is like have dessert. The best is saved for last.   Carolyn J. Booth, Mindy B. Henderson



  38. In the turmoil of the world around us, there is always one earthly person who is able to ground us in love - grandma.   B. C. Artworst



  39. My grandmother's bestowed on me, through their examples, the importance of developing character, rooted in kindness; and a spirit that might negotiate loss and rebound from grief to love more deeply.   Adriana Trigiani, Don't Sing at the Table



  40. My grandma always said that God made libraries so that people didn't have any excuse to be stupid. Joan Bauer
    Poems From A Grandmother To Her Granddaughter



  41. Lord, my Grandma is such a blessing to me, and to so many others. I just pray that I might return to her a portion of the benefit I have always felt by being her grandchild.   Debbie Webb



  42. Isn't it terrific that you don't have to look like a grandmother to be one?
  43. Isn't it terrific that you don't have to look like a grandmother to be one?   Grandma Jan, More Grandmothers Are Like Snowflakes...No Two Are Alike



  44. We are three very ordinary women, three grandmothers who believe in the faithfulness of God. Our hearts’ desire is simply and profoundly to implore the Lord to equip the next generations to stand strong in their faith.   Kathryn March, My Grandmother Is Praying for Me
    Christian Poems



  45. My grandmother always makes me feel that her day is not complete until she sees me, she said I was her sunshine, her happiness.   Kate Summers



  46. ... having a grandparent can improve a child's school performance as well as positive behavior and life choices. Angela Bowen, Today's Grandmother



  47. My best model for doing good came from my grandmother. Her continuous giving heart was always displayed no matter what was happening around her or to her.   Rosy Lee Anderson
    Poems About Family



  48. ...grandparents, connecting time past and time present, are a vital part of our history and of who we are. And they are one of God's great gifts.
  49. ...grandparents, connecting time past and time present, are a vital part of our history and of who we are. And they are one of God's great gifts.   Stuart Hample; Eric Marshal, Grandma, Grandpa, and Me



  50. When I think of my grandmother, I can't help but think of home.   Demi Moore



  51. Life lessons echoed in a warm, tender voice, her love, her strength - our guiding compass by choice. Catherine Pulsifer, Grandma's Life Lessons
    Poems About Grandma For Funeral



  52. Our grandmothers often define the very best in us. Childhood memories of lessons learned at her knee become lessons to be followed in adulthood.   Norman Vincent Peale



  53. A mother thinks she could not love more until she becomes a grandma.   Catherine Pulsifer
    Mothers Day Messages



  54. If you are lucky enough to have your grandmother with you, sit and talk with her sometime. Ask her big questions ...I guarantee you’ll be surprised by what you’ll find out.
  55. If you are lucky enough to have your grandmother with you, sit and talk with her sometime. Ask her big questions ...I guarantee you’ll be surprised by what you’ll find out.   Erin Bried, How to Sew a Button



  56. For a child, grandparents are those generous, comfortable folk, who know delicious stories and secrets, who are willing to listen without judgment, and who always seem to have enough time and love to do the things parents are often too busy for.   Stuart Hample; Eric Marshal, Grandma, Grandpa, and Me



  57. I thank God for my grandmother who stood on the word of God and lived with the spirit of courage and grace.   Maya Angelou



  58. I never dreamed of how fantastic being a grandma would be. To have, to hold, to guide, to love divine children all over again. Neither did I know how prehistoric I was to be viewed! I love it all.   Catherine Pulsifer



  59. My grandmother's gifts were many, but her enduring presence is the most important.
  60. My grandmother's gifts were many, but her enduring presence is the most important.   Natalie Merchant



  61. Hugs, kisses and embracing attitudes, guidance without being dictatorial - where can a child turn to find these qualities? A grandmother.   Freddy J. W. Parkes



  62. A grandmother like you is a dear and precious treasure to be loved.   Mary S. Scotsburn
    Appreciation Quotes 



  63. My mother says that my grandma sees her grandchildren as more important than her own children, I think she is jealous : )   Kate Summers
    Funny Grandma Poems



  64. No one can ever explain the joys of being a grandmother until you are a grandma!
  65. No one can ever explain the joys of being a grandmother until you are a grandma!   Catherine Pulsifer



  66. No matter what she is doing, a grandmother always loves to see their grandchildren.   Kate Summers



  67. The wisdom of grandmothers never dies but, instead, it rests within the hearts of all those she has touched throughout her lifetime.   Rosy Lee Anderson
    Poems About Memories



  68. If you are having a bad day, call 1 - 800 - grandma
  69. If you are having a bad day, call 1 - 800 - grandma   Saying
    Funny Poems About Life



  70. If all Grandma's had your attitude the world would be a better place.   Samatha Anne Marie Lynch



  71. I will always remember the plate I broke at when visiting my Grandma. Her reply was one of love, "I was getting tired of that plate, don't be upset, it's okay."   Victoria L. Adenson



  72. No matter when I called, no matter when I visited Grandma made me feel like I was the most important person in the world.
  73. No matter when I called, no matter when I visited Grandma made me feel like I was the most important person in the world.   Author Unknown
    Life Journey Poems



  74. Now a Grandma I see the test, that Mom, in fact, did know best   Catherine Pulsifer, Remember The Days
    Mom Knows Best



  75. A grandma is warm hugs and sweet memories. She remembers all of your accomplishments and forgets all of your mistakes.   Barbara Cage



  76. We're all here for a reason. It's your duty to go out there and find out what God had in mind when he created you.   Vicky Phillips (advice from her Grandmother, Anabelle England)


We hope you have found words that express your love and appreciation  to share with your Grandma. Words to bring a smile to her face! No matter what your age your Grandma has a special place in her heart for you!


No matter what your age your Grandma has a special place in her heart for you!

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