Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2018

84 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestOfMP.com feature Upon returning from World War II in 1945, Walter D. Toler and his wife, Lillian, started Mount Pleasant Seafood with the help of Walter’s father, Walter G. Toler. In those years, Shem Creek was nothing like it is today, and it took many hours, hard work and extreme dedication to build the business. In 1976, Rial and Margaret Toler Fitch took over and have continued the business with the help of many different family members over the years. Sarah recalled spending time there even as a small child: “I grew up spending a lot of time at this store and many of my cousins have worked here over the years as well.” When her father would return home at the end of the day and was told he smelled like fish, he would rebut, “No, I smell like money!” That statement has affectionately become the family joke. When Sarah took over the store in 2010, the culture of Shem Creek was different. The location continues to compound in popularity and has experienced extreme growth as well as Peggy Fitch with her grandparents. Walter D. Toler. CALL KATRINA JOHNSON REALTOR OF DISTINCTION CBR, ABR, CRS, CNE 843.452.2747 NEW LISTING! 3316 Queens Gate Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1,430 sqft $232,000 www.sellingcharlestonsc.com CALL CHERYLL WOODS- FLOWERS 843.442.2219 cflowers@woodsflowers.com www.freecharlestonhomesearch.com 3429 Toomer Kiln Circle 4BR, 3BTH, Master Down, Nearly new roof! $500 Landscaping Allowance, 3210 sq ft $488,000