Still Dreaming at 82! The Sweet Success of Granny’s Delights!

Still Dreaming at 82!

Who says dreams have an expiration date?  Who says 80 is too old to start a business?

Certainly not Lida Stokes, who launched her national cookie company, Granny’s Delights, at the age of 82. Long after most folks had packed up their ambitions and settled into retirement routines, Lida was firing up the oven—and a brand-new chapter of her life.

It all began modestly. Lida had always loved to bake, especially for her church potlucks, holiday gatherings, and neighborhood fundraisers. Her cinnamon walnut cookies and chewy chocolate pecan bites had become local legends. “They taste like love,” one neighbor said. “Like my childhood,” said another.

What started as a labor of love became something more when her grandchildren—sharp-eyed and social media savvy—suggested she start selling her cookies online. With their help, Granny’s Delights was born, beginning with a simple website and a dozen homegrown recipes.

To Lida’s amazement, orders began flooding in from across the country. What began in a small kitchen quickly grew into a family-run business, complete with nationwide shipping, a growing fanbase, and loyal customers who said they could taste the joy in every bite. Her warm story—and the image of a smiling great-grandmother baking cookies in her apron—became the brand’s heart and soul.

“I never imagined I’d be running a business at 82,” Lida chuckled in an interview. “But I guess it’s never too late to do what you love—and to let the world enjoy it, too.”

Lida’s journey is more than a sweet story—it’s a reminder that dreams don’t retire. Age can bring clarity, passion, and purpose. In a world that often forgets its elders, Granny’s Delights reminds us that life’s richest chapters can be written when we least expect them.

So if you’re 80—or 90—and think your best ideas are behind you, think again. The oven’s still warm. The world’s still hungry. And your time might be just beginning!