4 Obituary Templates and Examples for a Grandmother
Writing a grandmother’s obituary can feel like a big task – often, their lives are full and have a large roster of connected individuals. That being said, it’s certainly an achievable task that, with a little time and planning, can result in something quite beautiful. Following are some examples and obituary templates that you can use when writing an obituary for your grandmother, as well as suggestions for quotes and poems you may want to include in the obituary.
Obituary quotes for a grandmother
When selecting quotes to include in an obituary, it’s helpful to consider a few things before landing on your final choices. Some questions that can help you narrow down your choices include: Who were your grandma’s favorite artists, authors, singers, or writers? Did she have any favorite books, movies, songs, or other media she enjoyed immensely? What were some of her sayings or witticisms you heard from her? These questions can help you narrow down your options and select something that’s meaningful to her memory specifically. However, doing this isn’t always possible and may still leave you wanting something else. If that’s the case, consider some of these quotes to include in your grandmother’s obituary:
“There is no other love that’s as special as the love of a grandma. / So warm and fuzzy, so calm and sweet, so cheerful and joyful.” - Hopal Green “Grandmothers are a gift not to be taken lightly." - Nikita Gill "Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete." - Marcy DeMaree "Grandmothers and roses are much the same. Each is a God's masterpiece with different names." - Unknown "Parent-child relationships are complex. Grandmother-grandchild relationships are simple. Grandmas are short on criticism and long on love." - Janet Lanese "Grandmas never run out of hugs or cookies." - Unknown "A grandma is warm hugs and sweet memories. She remembers all of your accomplishments and forgets all of your mistakes." - Barbara Cage "Grandmother: A wonderful mother with lots of practice." - Unknown "Grandmothers are voices of the past and role models of the present. Grandmothers open the doors to the future.” - Helen Ketchum "A grandmother is both a sword and a shield." - Fredrik Backman
Obituary examples and templates for grandmothers
Following are some examples of obituaries for grandmothers. When reading through a sample obituary for a grandmother, it can help to pay attention to the structure of the examples and templates. Notice what kind of information is included, what kind of information is stated first versus last, and how long the obituaries are. These samples can be customized and altered to fit your needs and especially to fit the life of your grandmother. Personalizing an obituary is one of the most important parts when writing one, so feel free to use these templates as a foundation or baseline for you to get started:
Obituary template and example for a grandmother
Obituary template for a grandmother
Use this template((full_name)) gained ((possessive_pronoun)) angel wings on ((date_of_death)) at ((possessive_pronoun)) home in ((death_location)). ((first_name)) was ((age)) years old.
((first_name))'s life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by ((possessive_pronoun)) understand that ((possessive_pronoun)) existence and the imprint ((subject_pronoun_capitalized)) left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that ((subject_pronoun_capitalized)) stayed here. ((first_name)) was talented and adventurous in many aspects of ((possessive_pronoun)) life. ((subject_pronoun_capitalized)) was a master of [hobby/passion], an avid [hobby/description] and an amazing [description]. When ((first_name)) wasn't working or [other past time], ((subject_pronoun)) could be found in [location], practicing [hobby]. Not a day went by where ((first_name)) didn't talk about how much ((possessive_pronoun)) children and family meant to ((possessive_pronoun)) -- ((possessive_pronoun)) family was arguably ((possessive_pronoun)) most important achievement in life.
((first_name)) is survived by ((possessive_pronoun)) loving [husband/fiance/boyfriend/girlfriend], ((possessive_pronoun)) parents, [names], ((possessive_pronoun)) children, [names], and countless friends. ((first_name)) was predeceased by [list out predeceased family members].
Services are still being organized, but will be held at [location] in the month of [month]. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to [cause], an organization ((first_name)) cared for.
Obituary example for a grandmother
Rachel Marie Galvin gained her angel wings on March 17th at her home in Milwaukee, WI. Rachel was 68 years old.
Rachel's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint She left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that She stayed here.
Rachel was talented and adventurous in many aspects of her life. She was a master of sewing, quilting, and needlepoint, an avid scrapbooker and an amazing grandmother. When Rachel wasn't working or spending time on her projects, she could be found in her sunroom, reading. Not a day went by where Rachel didn't talk about how much her children and family meant to her -- her family was arguably her most important achievement in life.
Rachel is survived by her loving wife, her parents, Joy and Larry, her children, Cheryl and Jeff, and countless friends. Rachel was predeceased by her grandparents, Jan and Marvin.
Services are still being organized, but will be held at Sunnyview Community Center in the month of June. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Sew for Kids, an organization Rachel cared for.
Obituary template and example for a grandmother 2
Obituary template for a grandmother 2
Use this templateGrandma ((first_name)) passed away on ((date_of_death)) surrounded by all those that loved her. Born on ((date_of_birth)), Grandma ((first_name)) spent [number] wonderful years spreading joy to any and all around her. A comfort to many and a joy to all, most of her time was spent taking care of her family, her friends, and her community.
When she was just [age], Grandma ((first_name)) moved to [location] and met [spouse's name] -- the love of her life. After spending years going back and forth on where they'd settle down, [name and spouse's name] finally decided on the lovely town of [location] where they'd go on to raise 4 beautiful children: [names]
Later in life, Grandma ((first_name)) enjoyed [list of hobbies] and spent much of her time [description]. A loving and wonderful woman until the very end, she will be greatly missed.
Obituary example for a grandmother 2
Grandma Emma passed away on April 10th surrounded by all those that loved her. Born on May 3rd, Grandma Emma spent 85 wonderful years spreading joy to any and all around her. A comfort to many and a joy to all, most of her time was spent taking care of her family, her friends, and her community.
When she was just 22, Grandma Emma moved to Los Angeles and met Miranda -- the love of her life. After spending years going back and forth on where they'd settle down, Emma and Miranda finally decided on the lovely town of Santa Barbara where they'd go on to raise 4 beautiful children: Kellen, Jonny, Barbara, and Sasha
Later in life, Grandma Emma enjoyed baking, hiking, and camping and spent much of her time outdoors. A loving and wonderful woman until the very end, she will be greatly missed.
Obituary template and example for a grandmother 3
Obituary template for a grandmother 3
Use this templateGrandmother ((first_name)) passed away peacefully on ((date_of_death)) surrounded by her loved ones. Grandmother ((first_name)) was born on ((date_of_birth)) and spent HER first [number] wonderful years spreading love, joy, sarcasm, and sass to any and all around her. Her favorite pasttimes included [pasttimes] and she could always be found [description].
At the age of [age], Grandmother ((first_name)) moved to [location] and attended [University Name]. It was here that she met [name] -- who she'd later go on to marry in [year]. After just [number] years, ((first_name)) had [name], followed by [name] just 2 years later. Little did she know this was the beginning of a large, sprawling family -- something that gave her much joy in life.
Later in life, Grandmother ((first_name)) enjoyed [list of hobbies] and spent much of her time [description]. A beautiful, loving, and comforting woman until the very end, rest in peace.
Obituary example for a grandmother 3
Grandmother Shirley passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. Grandmother Shirley was born on January 13th, 1960 and spent her first 22 wonderful years spreading love, joy, sarcasm, and sass to any and all around her. Her favorite pasttimes included difficult (and easy) card games, crocheting, gardening and she could always be found baking a batch of cookies.
At the age of 22, Grandmother Shirley moved to Seattle and attended University of Washington. It was here that she met Jose -- who she'd later go on to marry in 1991. After just 5 years, Shirley had Breonna, followed by Martine just 2 years later. Little did she know this was the beginning of a large, sprawling family -- something that gave her much joy in life.
Later in life, Grandmother Shirley enjoyed sailing, canoeing, hiking and spent much of her time outdoors. A beautiful, loving, and comforting woman until the very end, rest in peace.
Obituary template and example for a grandmother 4
Obituary template for a grandmother 4
Use this templateOur family unexpectedly lost our family's matriarch, ((first_name)), on ((date_of_death)). She was just ((age)) years old. ((first_name)) spent her entire life in her beloved hometown of TOWN, a community she was happy to call home. ((first_name)) was an only child and though she was relentlessly spoiled, she grew up with a desire to build community and help anyone who was less fortunate. When she passed, she had four children (names), nine grandchildren (NAMES), and many more friends, extended family members, and loving coworkers.
Her true passion in life was teaching -- something she spent over 25 year of her life dedicated to. She began her career as a Chemistry teacher and ended her career as a teaching instructor -- passing her lifelong knowledge on to as many people as she could. Even after she retired, ((first_name)) spent her time volunteering at libraries to help teach English to those who had recently immigrated to the country, something that gave her great joy.
Our family requests donations be made to D. Jones Library, a community organization that meant a lot to ((first_name)).
Obituary example for a grandmother 4
Our family unexpectedly lost our family's matriarch, Glennadine Waithe, on September 15th, 2021. She was just 76 years old. Glennadine spent her entire life in her beloved hometown of Summerson, a community she was happy to call home. Glennadine was an only child and though she was relentlessly spoiled, she grew up with a desire to build community and help anyone who was less fortunate. When she passed, she had four children Nicolas, Esther, Muriel, and Faith, nine grandchildren Kimmy, Santino, Frederick, Frederico, Sara, Kendall, Brian, Mario, and Xavier, and many more friends, extended family members, and loving coworkers.
Her true passion in life was teaching -- something she spent over 25 year of her life dedicated to. She began her career as a Chemistry teacher and ended her career as a teaching instructor -- passing her lifelong knowledge on to as many people as she could. Even after she retired, Glennadine spent her time volunteering at libraries to help teach English to those who had recently immigrated to the country, something that gave her great joy.
Our family requests donations be made to D. Jones Library, a community organization that meant a lot to Glennadine.
Grandmother obituary poems
An obituary offers a space for you to honor your grandmother’s life in a way that feels right for you and your family. Many find that including quotes or poems is a perfect way to communicate their thoughts on their grandmother and how much she meant to them or what their relationship was like. If you don’t already have a poem in mind (perhaps one she loved or read to you often), these are some poems that are specifically about grandmothers and the roles they play in the lives of many:
“When I Must Leave You” by Helen Steiner Rice
When I must leave you
For a little while
Please do not grieve
And shed wild tears
Never, never
Be afraid to die
For I am waiting for you in the sky!
“Warning” by Jenny Joseph
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals and say we’ve no money for butter.
“A Tear for Nana” by J. Allen Shaw
Grandmother, when I think about you being gone,
My heart is saddened, and I don’t know how I’ll go on.
You always had time to listen to my complaints,
I’ve said so many times, “That woman’s a saint.”
You taught me more about life than anyone at all.
And were always available, anytime I would call.
I shed a tear because my “Nana’s” was gone.
Now somehow I’ll find the strength to go on.
“The Watcher” by Anne Widdemer
Her thoughts were all so full of us,
She could never forget!
And so I think that where she is
She must still be watching yet.
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