March 2, 1951 – December 6, 2025

Jolene Mercer Morgan, 74, of Grand Saline, passed away December 6, 2025, in Tyler.

She was born March 2, 1951, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Tyrus and Elosia Pipher Mercer.

Jolene worked in ladies apparel retail, was a member of First United Methodist Church and a session member there.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John William Baldwin, Jr.; and two grandsons, John David Baldwin, Jr., and Travis Phillips.

Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Jimmie F. Morgan of Grand Saline; children, John David Baldwin of Cypress, Deborah Wiedemann of Houston, Dana Gray (John) of Lorena, Jimmie Ray Morgan (Marta) of Canton, and Michelle Phillips (Tommy) of Canton; sister, Janet Mercer Tuscher (Thomas) of Glen Ellen, Illinois; six grandchildren, Claire Wiedemann, John Brian Gray, Jr. (Andrea), Caitlin Gray, Rachel Gray, Elliott Morgan, and Caleb Phillips; three great-grandchildren, Mollie Jo Gray, Layla Baldwin, and Kaden Baldwin; two nephews, Jason Tuscher (Sarah) of Glen Ellen, IL, and Seth Tuscher (Ryan) of Glen Ellen, IL; two great-nephews, Charles and John Tuscher; four great-nieces, Marin, Isla, Sadie, and Mallory Tuscher; and numerous other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Firstt United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 584, Grand Saline, Texas 75140. (memo: Jolene Morgan Memorial Donation) The family hosted a Celebration of Life service for Jolene Friday, Dec. 12 at First United Methodist Church in Grand Saline.

Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday, Dec. 12. Lunch was served after the service.