Tianja Duff Obituary
Tianja was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She graduated from Fulton High School, Class of 2005, as Class President.
Tianja had a BIG heart. She loved the Lord, her family, and her friends genuinely. She loved music, fashions, and gathering with family & friends. Her smile was contagious as she was loved by many.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Rudy and Doris Patterson; grandfather, Richard Duff; uncle, Michael E. Duff, and aunts, Mary Cherry Marks and Charlotte Patterson; cousin, Michael Duff Jr.
She is survived by her loving five beautiful children; Alasia Kamya, Ameyah Kelis, Anilah Kanae, Anorii Kaoir, Kaizen Aukor; parents; Teresa Duff Sackett; father, Gregory (Lynn) Patterson; stepfather, Lawrence Dixson; sisters, Niya Goins, La'Reece Dixson, La'Shyra Dixson, Camill (Darius) Bostick, Jasmine Russell; brothers, Byron Goins, Gregory Duff, La'Ron Dixson, Chanson Hall; grandmother, Diane Duff; great-grandmother, Daisy McAfee; close companion and loving father to their kids, Shannon Hollingsworth; friend and devoted father to their kids, Allen (Muscle) Williams; aunts, Kimberly Duff Booker, Bonnie Weaver, Jill (Darris) Waters, and Annette Hickey; uncles, Byron Patterson, and John ( Shanel) Thomas; god-mother, Tianja Princess Lanxter Gibbs; cousin, Bubby-O (Kiya).
Tianja Duff loved her step-sisters, step-brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, too numerous to name.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m, with a service to follow. at Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, 3800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN, where a white dove release will conclude the service. Flowers may be delivered to the church prior to the viewing. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
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Marie Glass Ransom
July 27, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dedra Isom
July 26, 2022
My condolences go out to the family. She was such a beautiful young lady that was so full of life and loved her kids. Loved by so many. Praying for peace while the family mourns for their loved one.
Frank and Pia Scott
July 25, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You were such a sweet and beautiful person! We are praying for your babies and your family.
Terry Minor Jr
July 23, 2022
Praying for all of the friends and family. Tianja was very nice and could make friends with anyone. She loves her kids TREMENDOUSLY! She will be missed by MANY!
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Pamela Ross
July 22, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family she was a great person we attended school together rih
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July 20, 2022
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