Age 89, a resident of Irving since 1958, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Baylor Medical Center in Irving. She was born May 1, 1926 in Corsicana, Texas to Thomas Ratliff and Willie Jones Ratliff. After 35 years as a technician, Dovie retired from Texas Instruments (TI) in Richardson. Preceded in death by her parents and husband August D. Patterson in 1973. Survived by her daughter, Karen Duggins and husband Terry of Irving; son, Jerry Patterson of Irving; grandchildren, Christina Cummings and husband Wes of Godley, Kenneth Duggins of Irving and Chris Duggins and wife Amy of Irving; great grandchildren, Katelyn Duggins, Clayton Cummings, Taylor Cummings and Morgan Cummings. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Visitation 7:00-9:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving.