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/@ ctbcofficial?si= qxOhfxfWeRzbaDBy