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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 40min
1994
Albums
Studio 102 Essentials
2008
Cissy Houston Collection
2005
Love Is Holding You
2001
He Leadeth Me
1997
I'll Take Care of You
1992
Step Aside for a Lady
1980
Think It Over
1978
Cissy Houston
1977
Presenting Cissy Houston
1970