Thelma Toole
Mother of novelist John Kennedy Toole
About Thelma Toole
Lived 1901 – 1984 (aged 82). Thelma Toole was an American.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thelma Toole?
mother of novelist John Kennedy Toole (1901-1984)
When was Thelma Toole born?
Thelma Toole was born on 3 September 1901 in New Orleans.
When did Thelma Toole die?
Thelma Toole died on 17 August 1984 in New Orleans.
What nationality was Thelma Toole?
Thelma Toole was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thelma Toole. https://biography.guide/thelma-toole/
MLA: "Thelma Toole." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thelma-toole/.
Chicago: "Thelma Toole." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thelma-toole/.
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