<P> Little is known about Thelma Lou 's telelife , despite her impressive role in the series . Barney met Thelma Lou at Wilton Blair 's funeral in 1960 . In another episode , it is mentioned that she attended Mayberry Union High , graduating in the same class with Barney and Andy Taylor . Aside from her romance with Barney Fife , she was given very little character development during the series ' run . She was generally portrayed as a sweet - natured , somewhat touchy , caring person who genuinely had an understanding of Barney , despite his unbecoming antics and personality problems . She sang in the choir , lived in her own home , and was apparently employed at an office and self - sufficient . Like most Mayberry ladies , she is an accomplished cook , being especially celebrated for her `` cashew fudge '' ( a favorite of Barney 's ) . Thelma Lou 's last name was never given on the show , though in her last appearance on the series ( `` The Return of Barney Fife '' ) she is married to a man named Gerald Whitfield . Her occupation is never revealed , but she mentions once that she `` had to get back to the office . '' Prior to the arrival of Helen Crump in Mayberry , Lydia Crosswaithe is introduced as one of Thelma Lou 's friends . Unfortunately , Lydia 's extremely odd personality doomed an effort by Barney and `` Thel '' to arrange a date and possible romantic match with Andy . </P>
<P> Little is known about Thelma Lou 's telelife , despite her impressive role in the series . Barney met Thelma Lou at Wilton Blair 's funeral in 1960 . In another episode , it is mentioned that she attended Mayberry Union High , graduating in the same class with Barney and Andy Taylor . Aside from her romance with Barney Fife , she was given very little character development during the series ' run . She was generally portrayed as a sweet - natured , somewhat touchy , caring person who genuinely had an understanding of Barney , despite his unbecoming antics and personality problems . She sang in the choir , lived in her own home , and was apparently employed at an office and self - sufficient . Like most Mayberry ladies , she is an accomplished cook , being especially celebrated for her `` cashew fudge '' ( a favorite of Barney 's ) . Thelma Lou 's last name was never given on the show , though in her last appearance on the series ( `` The Return of Barney Fife '' ) she is married to a man named Gerald Whitfield . Her occupation is never revealed , but she mentions once that she `` had to get back to the office . '' Prior to the arrival of Helen Crump in Mayberry , Lydia Crosswaithe is introduced as one of Thelma Lou 's friends . Unfortunately , Lydia 's extremely odd personality doomed an effort by Barney and `` Thel '' to arrange a date and possible romantic match with Andy . </P>
where did thelma lou work on the andy griffith show
where did thelma lou work on the andy griffith show
an office
an office