Fannie “Sissy” Beatrice Lytle-Martin, 74, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on December 9, 2025.
Born on January 30, 1951, in Bolton, North Carolina, Fannie was the beloved daughter of the late Willie Lee Lytle and Fannie Troy Lytle.
Prior to her retirement, Fannie was employed at Yale University for over 30 years, where she worked as a Supervisor of Custodial Services. She was a longtime and devoted member of Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hamden. Known for her vibrant spirit, Fannie had a gift for making others laugh and brought joy wherever she went.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her brothers, Nathan Lytle and Ervin Lytle of Maryland; sisters-in-law, Ethel Lytle of North Carolina, Barbara Lytle and Grace Lytle of Maryland and Carrie Louise Lytle of New Haven; a stepson, Scottie Martin; a stepdaughter, Faithy Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Fannie was predeceased by her brothers, John William Lytle, Harry J. Lytle, and Robert Lee Lytle; her sister, Joanne Roberts Sims; her sisters-in-law, Rugenia Lytle, Kay Lytle and Rosalie Lytle; and brothers-in-law, Eugene Roberts and Wilbert Sims.
A Celebration of Fannie’s life and legacy will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, 425 Newhall Street, Hamden, Connecticut. Burial will follow at Beaverdale Memorial Park. Family and friends may attend a viewing at the church from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Celebration of life will be livestreamed via the church’s website at https://youtube.com/@
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A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN CUZ, YOU WILL BE FOREVER REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS. SENDING LOVE, PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. CUZ AND CLASSMATE RACHEL KING ANDREWS 🙏🙏❤️❤️🌹🌹
Sincere condolences to the families. May God strengthen, comfort and give you peace during and beyond this difficult time. The life and laugher of Sissy will always be remembered and cherished. She made everyone that knew her laugh at some point in their life. She was the best host of entertainment; the food was always delicious…and… she was quite fashionable with her beautiful hair. We/I loved Sissy and regretted so much when she got sick. God loved her more and called her home to help complete His heavenly flower garden. Take your rest good and faithful servant. Will miss you.
Sending my condolences to the rest of my family.
Love always
Wanda and the Dawson family ❤️
FAMILY ,You are in my thoughts and Prayers.. LOVE YVONNE & ALVIS SIDBURY.
Sending my condolences to our family
Love always
Wanda and the Dawson family
Sending our condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Lytle Family.
Andrea Maldonado and Family
Our sincere condolences as you process and grieve the passing of Sissy.
High School Classmates of Ervin Lytle
Sending heartfelt Condolences and Prayers to the Lytle Family .
May Sissy rest peacefully
Rest in Everlasting peace ‘Aunt Sissy’💔
To the Family.
Fannie had a very humble spirit and was always uplifting and encouraging. I knew her from coming in to do business at the Credit Union She would always speak of her family and the joy they would bring her. Hold on to the beautiful memories she left behind. I will pray for comfort for the family. Be strengthend in his word.