Elaine Saul

Elaine Cohen Saul, 89, of Augusta, GA passed into eternal rest on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Atlanta, GA. She was the daughter of Jean Krawcheck Cohen and Isadore Cohen of Charleston, SC. Elaine attended Rivers High School in Charleston and spent her youth studying piano, singing, and performing at the Dock Street Theatre in musical productions. She enjoyed frolicking the beaches of Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms with her friends and cousins and working in the family’s King Street business.

She studied Music at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro and later transferred to the University of Georgia where she was a member of Delta Phi Epsilon. She received a Bachelor of Elementary Education in 1958 and taught First Grade at Barrow Elementary School in Athens, GA while her husband, Louis Saul, earned his Juris Doctorate Law degree. Later, when Louis was called to Fort McClellan, AL, for Active Duty by the United States Army, Elaine taught elementary school on base.

Elaine and Louis were married 64 years and raised two children in Augusta. She was a devoted mother and wife who enjoyed participating in the Adas Yeshurun Synagogue Sisterhood where she often sang and performed in community productions. For many years, she was a Young Judea Counselor at the Augusta Jewish Community Center. Her other passions included the Jewish organization Hadassah, where she served on the board of the Augusta chapter. Elaine continued her passion of teaching through developing a mentorship with a young man who had a learning disability. She taught him to read, which enabled him to become employed. They continued to have a meaningful friendship for many years.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Louis Saul, and her loving sister, Phyllis Cohen Slesinger, and brother-in-law, Paul Slesinger. Elaine is survived by her son, Brian Saul, and wife Lainie; her daughter, Jean Saul Jackson, and husband Gary; and four grandsons, Marc Saul, Jack Saul, Aaron Jackson, and Isadore Jackson, and his wife, Olivia.

Elaine cherished her life of many blessings, meaningful friendships, and most importantly, her loving family. She was known for her caring attitude and was guided by a deep moral compass. Elaine set a high standard as a woman of principle and raised her children in a house full of Jewish faith and love.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, 1:00 PM at Magnolia Cemetery, 702 3rd Street, Augusta, GA 30901. Pallbearers will be Marc Saul, Jack Saul, Isadore Jackson, Aaron Jackson, Gary Jackson, Jerold Slesinger, Joel Shapiro, Kevin Cohen, Jeffrey Bryan, and Bobby Krawcheck. Arrangements by Elliott Sons Funeral Home (706-868-9637).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Adas Yeshurun Synagogue (935 Johns Rd., Augusta 30904), Chabad of Augusta (3294 Furys Ferry Rd., Augusta 30907), and the Augusta Inpatient Hospice Home (2512 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta 30904).