Springfield, LA - Ora Ratcliff Patterson, at the age of 92, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family. Ora taught Home Economics and General Science at Springfield High School. Ora and her husband owned and operated Springfield Ace Hardware store. Preceding Ora in death is her husband, Gordon "Skeets" Patterson, Sr.; parents, Tildon and Pearl Ratcliff; and sister, Rosie Trabeaux. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in honor of Mrs. Ora.