She is an American soul and gospel singer.
Cissy Houston was born Emily Drinkard in Newark, New Jersey.
Her parents were Nicholas “Nitch” Drinkard and Delia Mae Drinkard. Cissy Houston was educated at South Side High school.
Cissy Houston is a Christian and has said that she “found Christ” at age 14. Cissy had a successful career singing backup for such artists as Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin.
Cissy Houston is the mother of the late superstar singer Whitney Houston, who died on February 11, 2012.
Houston launched a solo career for which she was awarded two Grammy Awards for her work.
Is Cissy Houston Still Alive Or Dead?
Cissy Houston is still alive and healthy.
In 1955, Cissy Houston was engaged to Freddie Garland. The couple had a son, Gary Garland.
Their son is an NBA basketball player and DePaul University Athletic Hall of Famer. Cissy Houston has six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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