Mama's Family : Iola

Iola

How did she come to be Mrs Harper best friend? In beginning it's clear she's closer to being the son's age, even having a crush on him.

Now watching an episode of them as kids and how she was interested in him from jump.

Re: Iola

I don't think friendship has an age-limit. Thelma and Iola both had similar interests, hobbies, etc...so that is how they become such good friends.

Re: Iola

Iola seemed like a replacement for Aunt Fran. Aunt Fran was Mama's younger spinster sister. Iola, like Aunt Fran, was a spinster herself. Mama and Iola weren't sisters, but BFFs.

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I agree that she did sorta replace Fran, but I think Iola was better b/c she gave Mama a life OUTSIDE her family.
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