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Official Obituary of

Versie Marie (Mack) Stewart Smith Sauls

August 17, 1941 ~ October 17, 2025 (age 84) 84 Years Old
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Versie Stewart Smith Sauls Obituary

Versie Marie Smith-Sauls was born August 17, 1941 in Giddings, Texas to Lemuel Mack, Sr. and Mary-Lou Mack.  She was the eldest of 9 siblings.

She accepted Christ at an early age and began her spiritual journey at Globe Hill Missionary Baptist Church/School in Giddings, Texas.

She graduated from Giddings High School.

She married Apostle Luis Charles Stewart in 1962.  Three children were born to this union:  Lisa Sewart (Showels) of Giddings, Texas; Timmie Stewart (preceded in death) of Austin, Texas; and Dennis Stewart, Sr., of Austin, Texas.

Ms. Smith-Sauls while employed with Travis State School served in the capacity of Medication Aide; further employment was garnered with Johnson Nursing Home as an Activity Therapist.  She was a faithful member of Austin Writer's League, B.L.H. Bradshaw Mission II, and held the title of President for Austin City Wide Mission II.

Ms. Smith-Sauls is preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary-Lou and Lemuel Mack; sister, Helen Gordon; and son, Timmie Stewart.  She is widowed by Samuel Smith and Willie Sauls.

Ms. Smith-Sauls is survived by her children, Lisa Stewart (Showels) and Dennis Stewart, Sr.; Five grandchildren:  Shalenthia Perkins, Cedric Price, Darlene Price, David Stewart, and Dennis Stewart. Jr.; Eight great-grandchildren:  Jeremiah Balancier, Camylle Price, Carder Price, Jordyn Price, Jream Price, Brian Stewart, Shade Stewart, and Judah Wilson.  Special friends include - Cynthia Alexander, Mary Clark, Maryum Corothers, Molissa Dickerson, Mildred Wade, and Cathy Young.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
October 31, 2025

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Phillips-Upshaw & Richard Funeral Home (Richard Chapel)
1410 E 12th Street
Austin, Texas 78702

Viewing
Saturday
November 1, 2025

10:00 AM to 10:55 AM
Bethel St. Paul United Baptist Church
887 W. Hempstead Street
Giddings, TX 78942

Homegoing Celebration
Saturday
November 1, 2025

11:00 AM
Bethel St. Paul United Baptist Church
887 W. Hempstead Street
Giddings, TX 78942

Interment

Globe Hill Cemetery
adjacent to Globe Hill Baptist Church 4083 County Road 133
Giddings, TX 78942

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