A grandma’s love tastes like homemade cookies and sounds like “you can stay as long as you want.” She is often the heart of the family and the keeper of its stories.
These grandma quotes were written by our editors for birthday cards, Mother’s Day posts, photo captions and memorial tributes.
Our editor’s top picks
- Grandma’s house: where the cookies are warm and the hugs are warmer.
- A grandma is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher and a whole lot of love.
- Grandmas turn little moments into lifelong memories.
- Grandma, you make every visit feel like coming home.
- The best stories start with “When Grandma was young…”
Short grandma quotes
For captions and small cards.
- Grandma’s love is the best love.
- Nana knows best.
- Blessed by my grandma.
- Love you, Grandma!
- Grandma: my first best friend.
- Sweetest grandma ever.
- Grandma hugs fix everything.
- Forever Grandma’s girl (or boy).
Sweet grandma quotes
For the warm, cozy love of a grandmother.
- Grandma’s kitchen is where the best memories are cooked.
- A grandmother’s lap is the safest place in the world.
- A grandma’s love grows right along with her grandkids.
- Every family needs a grandma to spoil the kids.
- Grandma’s love wraps around you like a quilt.
- Her recipes are secret, but her love never is.
- Grandmas make ordinary days feel magical.
- A grandma’s hug says “everything will be okay.”
Funny grandma quotes
For grandmas with a sense of humor.
- What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s.
- Grandma’s rules: cookies before dinner are allowed.
- I’m not spoiled, my grandma just loves me a lot.
- Grandma’s house: no bedtime, extra dessert.
- Grandma: professional cookie baker, amateur comedian.
- If Mom says no, ask Grandma.
- My grandma is my favorite person to text in all caps.
- Grandma doesn’t babysit. She hosts sleepovers.
Grandma quotes from grandkids
For cards and letters to Grandma.
- Grandma, thank you for always believing in me.
- You taught me how to bake, how to pray and how to love.
- I hope I grow up to be just like you, Grandma.
- Your stories are my favorite treasures.
- Thank you for every phone call, card and prayer.
- Grandma, you make me feel like the most loved kid in the world.
- I’m so lucky to have a grandma like you.
- You’re the heart of our family, Grandma.
Grandma quotes to remember her
For grandmas who have passed.
- Grandma, your love still lives in our kitchen.
- I still hear your laugh when I make your recipes.
- Missing my grandma every day and grateful for every memory.
- Heaven got the sweetest grandma.
- Your quilt still keeps me warm, and so does your love.
- Forever thankful to have been your grandchild.
- You taught us how to love, and we’re still learning from you.
- Grandma, you are missed beyond words.
Frequently asked questions
How we put this list together: All quotes are original lines or common family sayings, written and edited by our editors. Written and reviewed by John Moler, editor at Graceful Names. See our editorial policy.
