Albany- Yvonne (Merizuria Lucas) Bigger, 76, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Yvonne was the daughter of the late William and Lucille Lucas. She was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on October 8, 1942.
Yvonne was devoted to her family. Yvonne enjoyed traveling, cooking, shopping, but mostly spending time with the family. Yvonne was retired from the NYS Retirement System, where she was employed for over 30 years.
Yvonne is survived by her children, Valerie Lucas, Antonio Lucas, Keith Bigger and Denise Bigger; grandchildren, Ashanti A. Lucas, Olaijaide A. Chapman and Aviay N. Irving; and a host of family and friends.
Yvonne is predeceased by her siblings, Earnestine Lucas, Louise (Fate) Kirkley, Louis Lucas and Rosenell Lucas.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, on Friday, January 25, 2019 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Interment will follow the service at Graceland Cemetery, 680 Delaware Ave., Albany.
Donations may be made in Yvonne's memory to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.