Mary Camilla was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on November 9, 1947 to Betty and Henry Reynolds. She was the oldest of five children. Camilla lived up to all the characteristics of a first-born. She loved taking charge, was confident and adventuresome. She lived briefly in Arkansas and Colorado, but her hometown was in Norman, OK. Camilla graduated from Norman High School in 1965.

Camilla attended the University of Oklahoma for a year after high school but decided to take a break from school and adventure out into the real world. She moved to Arlington, Texas and on a blind date met Jerry Lankford. In Jerry, she found a no-nonsense guy who could handle her free-spirit, love her, and keep her grounded. Jerry and Camilla were married August 27, 1966.

Jerry and Camilla started their family in Arlington, where their son, Greg, was born. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Weatherford where she and Jerry both attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University. After graduating from Southwestern in 1970, Jerry took a job in Little Rock, Arkansas. Camilla started her teaching career in North Little Rock at a middle school. They lived in Arkansas until moving back to Weatherford where Jerry worked at 3M and Camilla continued teaching. In 1976, they welcomed daughter, Teresa, who completed their family.

Camilla touched countless lives with her boundless energy, creative spark and generous nature through her twenty-eight years of teaching in public schools. During this time, she shared her love of travel with many of her family, students, friends and colleagues by organizing and chaperoning trips to Europe. After retiring from teaching, she did not slow down. In 2000, what started as a hobby grew into a photography business, which flourished into a new career. Along with the photography business, Camilla and Jerry started a miniature horse ranch adventure. They had up to thirteen minis at one time. As Avery grew taller, she needed a bigger horse and was interested in jumping and dressage so, Camilla and Avery joined Pony Club. Camilla was a very active member of Pony Club and loved the events and all the lessons she learned with the girls.

Camilla savored every moment of life. She took the words, "No" and "You can't do that" as a dare. She tried and succeeded in most everything she attempted, with exception of ballet, working with cut glass and driving a motorcycle. She impacted so many lives. She was a Boy Scout leader, Girl Scout leader, aerobic instructor, Silver Sneakers instructor, Pony Club supporter, genealogist, master storyteller, history maker and part time debater (She relished a good argument!)

Early in the morning of March 5, 2020, Camilla passed away. She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, Jerry, her two children, Greg and Teresa, a daughter-in-law and son-in law, 4 siblings, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and countess friends.

We will miss the light and energy that she shared with us all.