Althea "Doll" Scheid

1932 - 2022

Althea "Doll" Scheid of Calabash died Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Scheid was born in Calabash on June 23, 1932, and was a daughter of the late Foster and Evie Beck Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Scheid, and a grandson, Tyler Faulk. She graduated from Shallotte High School in 1952. Doll was a forerunner in the establishment of the Calabash Volunteer Fire Department as well as the ABC Store in Calabash. She and her late husband owned and operated Thomas Seafood Restaurant of Calabash for 45 years. She was also instrumental in bringing infrastructure to Calabash and the incorporation of Calabash. Her late husband Ronnie was the first mayor of Calabash in 1973. Doll was also recognized as one of the Ten Most Influential Women in Brunswick County. She had numerous friends and served as a second mom to many children in the Calabash area and others who referred to her as Aunt Doll. Survivors include two daughters; Pamela Fearnside (David) of Supply and Tammy Berry (Rob) of Cedar Grove; grandchildren, Kramer Faulk (Taryn) of Durham, Steven Fearnside (Heather) of Boston; and Hannah Grace Berry of Cedar Grove; a brother, Royland "Babe" Thomas of Calabash. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, April 30, at Calabash Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jack Patrick officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. You may offer online condolences at www.shallottefunerals.com. White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Drive, Shallotte, North Carolina.