Ora Ratcliff Patterson

Ora Ratcliff Patterson, at the age of 92, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was a dedicated member of Springfield First Baptist Church and taught Sunday school. Ora taught Home Economics and General Science at Springfield High School. She dedicated over 35 years to education and served as a Title One Supervisor with Livingston Parish School Board. Ora and her husband owned and operated Springfield Ace Hardware store. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and sharing her knowledge and love for it. Ora loved traveling with the Wally Byrum Caravan Club International where she served as a past Regional President. Ora leaves dear memories in the hearts of all her loved ones.

Ora leaves behind her children, Alisa Robichaux and husband Drew, Diana Steele and husband Frank, Gordon Keith Patterson, Jr. and Suzannah; along with her grandchildren, Jaclyn Verret Peters, Jana Verret Mistric and husband Cory, Lauren Ashley Wright and husband Nicholas, Taylor Alyse Steele and Paul Montgomery, Mark Alex Patterson and wife Clare, and Hannah Harper; great-grandchildren, Jared Peters, Cecilia Peters, Evie Smith, Gabriel Mistric, Jackson Mistric, Rhett Wright, Rylee Wright, Amelia Montgomery, Carter Patterson, Ty Patterson; sister, Almeda Rushing and husband Kenneth; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Ora in death is her husband, Gordon "Skeets" Patterson, Sr.; parents, Tildon and Pearl Ratcliff; and sister, Rosie Trabeaux.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home at 12012 Hwy 190 West Hammond, Louisiana, starting at 10:00 a.m. until the service at 12:00 p.m. which will be officiated by Pastor Paul Taylor. Interment will follow at Carter Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude’s or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in honor of Mrs. Ora.