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American singer
An important but underappreciated figure in the history of R&B, Cissy Houston founded the legendary Sweet Inspirations and is the mother of superstar Whitney Houston.
| Born | September 30, 1933 |
| Hometown | Newark, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Net worth | $6 million |
| Spouse | John Houston Jr. (m 1964 - 1991) , Freddie Garland (m 1955 - 1957) |
| Children | Whitney Houston |
| Parents | Nitcholas Drinkard , Delia Mae Drinkard |
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Elvis Presley: The Gospel Sessions - Where No One Stands Alone
2018
Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly
2015
The Vernon Johns Story
PG
1h 37min
1994
Albums
Studio 102 Essentials
2008
I'll Take Care of You
1992
Step Aside for a Lady
1980
Think It Over
1978
Cissy Houston
1977
Presenting Cissy Houston
1970
Cissy Houston Collection
2005
Love Is Holding You
2001
Cissy Houston & Whitney Houston
1999
He Leadeth Me
1997