Merle Duff, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. She was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church and was retried from Knox County Schools Vision Services Department after many years. Preceded in death by parents, Lacey and Ressie Duff; brothers, John, Floyd, and Carl Duff; sisters, Reba Cantwell, Della Day, Lois McAllister, Effie Duff, and Aggie Culp. Survivors include daughter, Amanda Atkins and husband Chuck; grandchildren, Addy and Grayson Atkins, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Special thanks to her loving caregivers, Wilma Steele and LaTanya Steele. The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm Tuesday at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr. Graveside service will be 12 noon Wednesday at Lynnhurst Cemetery with Rev. Pat Polis officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com