Allie Estelle (Sholar) Cavenaugh

Allie Estelle Sholar Cavanaugh, 83, of Hampstead and formerly of Wallace passed from this life to her eternal rest on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

She was born on January 10, 1943, in Duplin County and was the daughter of the late Alton and Beatrice Sholar.  Mrs. Cavenaugh was also preceded in death by her brothers Dennie Sholar and Dalton Sholar. 

She was a member of Barlow-Vista Baptist Church and enjoyed her many visits to the Chapel by the Bay Church.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her daughter Amberly Cavenaugh and husband Ottis of Wallace; her son Jackson Cavenaugh and husband Daniel of Palms Springs, CA; grandchildren Macie Cavenaugh (Justin), Ethan Cavenaugh (Westley), Caleb Cavenaugh (Alexis); sister Ethel Bryant (Otis) of Wallace; brothers Lonnie Sholar of Hampstead and Donnie Sholar (Ellen) of Wallace; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Allie dearly.  

Allie was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who loved her family with all her heart. She was a  woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace; and to those who knew her, “an instrument of God’s love on this earth.”  Allie was a friend to all, a strong yet gentle presence who looked for and encouraged the best in everyone. She loved the Lord and demonstrated her faith in the way she lived her life.  Allie will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Allie. 

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Cavenaugh Cemetery in Wallace, NC. 

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC   

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