Johnnie Raye Lytle

Johnnie was born to Lillie Bell and Raymond Davis on March 30, 1927, in Goree, TX. She attended school in Paint Creek, TX where she graduated in May of 1944. Shortly after graduation, she married the love of her life, Gerald Douglas Lytle on August 4, 1945. Johnnie and Gerald moved to Midland from Haskell, TX in 1963. At that time she held a variety of jobs, from Housewife to Cake Decorator for Albertson’s many years before retiring in 1980. After retirement, she enjoyed painting woodworking that Gerald made, listening to gospel music, and spending time with her family, and her dogs. Johnnie was a devout Christian, a member of Second Baptist Church in Midland. She and Gerald instilled the importance of God in the lives of their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Johnnie was welcomed into Heaven by Gerald, her parents, her son, Sammy Lytle; her grandson, Toby Lytle, and three great-grandsons, Mason Dale Worth, Garrett Michael Lytle, and Delton Douglas Lytle.

She is survived by, her son, Gary Lytle, and wife Peggy of Glen Rose, TX; daughter, Charlotte Bruce and husband David of Midland, TX; son, Jeff Lytle and wife Judy of St. George, KS; Her grandchildren, John Corbet Lytle, JD and Carrie Lytle, David Brandon Jones, Jennifer and Raymond Roberts, Shauna and Junior Rodriguez, Kelly and Dwayne Waugh, Crystal and Brian Nickolaus, Jessica and Kevin Cain, Justin and Katie Lytle, John Raymond Lytle, Austin, and Jenni Harte, as well as twenty-nine great-grandkids, and 2 great-great grandkids.

The family has set Graveside services and are scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 11:00 am at Howard Cemetery in Paint Creek, TX.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that all memoriams be made to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702. The family would like to take the opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at Manor Park Skilled Rehab and Therapy Center and Hospice of Midland for their compassion for not only Johnnie but our entire family during this tumultuous time. The family would also like to thank the wonderful physicians that cared for Johnnie.

A graveside for Johnnie will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Howard Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Haskel, Texas 79521.