Myrtle Ledbetter Lytle

Myrtle Ledbetter Lytle, 103, of New Bern, NC (formerly of Buncombe County), passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at The Viridian. Myrtle was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a deeply faithful Christian whose life was marked by service to her family, church, and community.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Lytle, Sr.; granddaughter, Dee Ann Lytle; and sister, Georgia Ledbetter Furniss. Myrtle is survived by her sons, James H. Lytle, Jr. (Lois) of New Bern and Sam Lytle (Becky) of Southport; her daughter, Pamela Lytle Shirley (Don) of Raleigh; her grandchildren, Elliott Lytle (Jennifer), Elizabeth Shirley Bradshaw (Justin), Sarah Shirley Rivera (Abraham); and her great-grandchildren, River Renée Lytle, James Lachlan Lytle, and Levi Matteo Rivera.

Myrtle was a devout Christian and a long-time member of College Park Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, where she devoted much of her life to teaching Sunday School and Bible studies. She spent many years as the secretary for the Baptist Book Collection Department at Wake Forest University Library. Myrtle was also an avid traveler and a skilled cook, renowned for her award-winning jams and jellies, which she proudly showcased at the County Fair in Asheville.

Her greatest joy, however, was her family. She adored spending time with all of her grandchildren. Her face would light up whenever she was shown pictures of her great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her Gigi.

Interment will be at Bald Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC. A Memorial Service honoring Myrtle will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Bald Mountain Baptist Church, 559 Shumont Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711.

Myrtle's unwavering faith, love for her family, and warm, generous spirit will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family and friends of Myrtle Ledbetter Lyttle.