Background
Lankford, Marie Jo-Ann was born on August 18, 1938 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Daughter of Charles C. and Jennie (Boromei) Mirabella.
Lankford, Marie Jo-Ann was born on August 18, 1938 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Daughter of Charles C. and Jennie (Boromei) Mirabella.
Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, University Tampa, 1958. Postgrad, 1972—1973; Master of Science, E. Texas State University, 1973. Postgraduate, Midwestern State University, 1971—1972.
Teacher Washington, Germany, Tampa, Lexington, 1958—1970. Teacher special education Wichita Falls, Texas, 1970—1977. Teacher adult basic education Wichita Falls, 1977—1979.
General agent State Mutual Life Assurance Company American, since 1981. Principal Marie Lankford & Associates, since 1981. Associate Professional Insurance, since 1986.
Director rehabilitation Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind, 1977—1979. Co-founder evaluation and training procedures. Vice president Wichital Falls chapter Kidney Foundation.
Member Lone Star Leaders.
Member Inner Circle Club, 1983—1985. Member of Senior-Junior Woman's Symphony, Life Underwriters Association (board directors), Wichita Falls Association Life I Underwriters (president 1983-1984), American Professional Business Women, National Women's Life Underwriters, National Association Life Underwriters, University Club (executive board).
Married William D. Lankford, August 9, 1958 (divorced 1973). Children: William D., John Anthony, Billy Andrew. Married Glynn Ray Purtle, December 3, 1983.