a lifelong resident of Providence, R.I. passed away unexpectedly in her home at the age of 40. Donnika was the daughter of the late Bonnie B. Bailey, and Roland Morgan Jr, and the step daughter of Rosa Jackson. She was the beloved mother of Moneesha, Jamie, and Du'Quan Bailey, and Damaree, Mel'von, Ja'mya, and Douglas Wright. She was also the beloved grandmother to her one and only grandchild Ai'ryah Bailey. Surviving sisters and brothers, Monique and Waymon Bailey, Roland, Rhoda, and Levon Morgan, Adriana Da'Silver, Charlotte Brown, Regina Sowah, and Yvonnne Jones. Donnika also leaves behind two aunts, four uncles, forty-four nieces and nephews, as well as twenty-two great nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

Karlise "Donnika Bailey" Morgan was such a loving mother, sister, and friend to many. She devoted her life to be the best mother and grandmother to her "Lucky Seven Plus One", as she would call them. Nothing made her happier than spending time with family, and her partner Kendall Pelletier.

Donnika's home going services will be held at 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 22nd, at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Avenue in Lincoln, RI 02865.