The Wood County
Genealogical Society will meet
Monday, February 17, 2025
at 5:00 p.m., at the Quitman
Public Library, 202 East Goode Street, Quitman TX.
Jayne Lankford, Mayor of the City of Mineola, will be the guest speaker for the evening, sharing the history of the Lankford family. She is a long-time resident of Mineola, volunteering her time for years at the Mineola Youth Foundation as board member, coach, umpire, grounds, concessions and anything else needing help.
Lankford became one of the first female High School Baseball Umpires in Texas. Later concentrating on softball, She was elected the first female President of UIL Tyler Softball Association. She retired from officiating professionally after achieving the national level.
Lankford’s next interest began with bicycling. She traveled to different cities and rode in their sponsored events including the “Hotter ’n Hell” in Wichita Falls which she calls her greatest bicycling achievement, riding 100 miles in August.
She also trained for Triathlons - swimming, biking, and running - finishing all that she participated in. Lankford has also served on the Mineola City Council and is currently serving a second term as mayor; however, Jayne admits raising three boys and participating in their activities has been her greatest pleasure.
The speaking event is open to the community.
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