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Cissy Houston
1933 - 2024
Cissy Houston
1933 - 2024
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BORN
1933
DIED
2024
Cissy Houston Obituary
Cissy Houston was a legendary gospel and soul singer, as well as the mother of Whitney Houston (1963–2012) and the aunt of Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick (1945–2008).
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
(Photo: Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)
29 Entries
Darlene
January 1, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful actress and singer Ms. Cissy Houston fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Cissy Houston was a legendary gospel and soul singer, as well as the mother of Whitney Houston (1963-2012) and the aunt of Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick (1945-2008). We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. We enjoyed the shows to whom she brought much laughter and joy too. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with your dear loved one Ms. Cissy Houston. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives.
Nichelle Kirksey
December 31, 2024
Rest peacefully Queen
Karen Dorton
November 1, 2024
My condolences to the Houston family at this difficult time. She is now singing in Jesus´s choir. RIP forever.
Jim Brown Jr
October 27, 2024
Cissy will forever be a pillar in the world of gospel music. We loved her as an artist and even more as Aunt, Mother and Grandmother. My love, prayers and condolences to the Houston family!
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Tamika Bouseman
October 21, 2024
We miss you always be in my heart.
Melissa Cassell
October 15, 2024
Thank you so much for your voice and love you've shared with the world. Rest In Heaven.
BRENDA WEBER
October 15, 2024
What a wonderful spirit-filled singer! Rest in peace with your daughter and grandchild—my condolences to the family.
Mary J Brisbane
October 15, 2024
I saw her first time in person 1998 at Mt Pisgah AME
Church Jersey City Nj She and her Choirs members at
The Mt Pisgah AME Choir Anniversary she will be missed
A beautiful person R.I.P Mrs. Houston My deepest condolences to the Houston Family
Jada Robinson
October 14, 2024
Rest In Peace Ms Cissy Houston
LAURA C VAZQUEZ
October 14, 2024
We will miss you greatly and thank God for your life and contributions to all ministries amen RIP FOREVER MORE AMEN miss Cissy Houston
Minister Deborah A Brown
October 14, 2024
Mother Cissy Houston was a powerful and inspirational gospel singer, who loved God and it showed in her singing. She will be missed. .Mother Cissy Houston from labor to reward!!!
Reginald Bankston
October 12, 2024
You will be miss dearly another legend has left this world to be with jesus
Roy Tand Marilyn taylor
October 10, 2024
Cissy,was the greatest she was very caring!!! Will miss talking to her on the phone several different times!!!! Rest In Peace My Friend!!!!
Roy and Marilyn Taylor
ADRIANE Harris
October 10, 2024
Mrs. Houston was a beautiful talented lady of grace and beauty. She was a caring mother and grandmother, never giving up on love of family during Whitney's battle. She is the epitome of class,perseverance, grace and talent. She used her gift to the glory of God, He rewarded her with 91 years of living,more than the score He promised. May she rest in eternal peace,with her beloved daughter and granddaughter in paradise. My sincerest prayers,and condolences to all her family and friends.
Shelli Shelton
October 9, 2024
To a special aunt Cissy I love you
Robyn
October 9, 2024
A beautiful person with an amazing voice. She sang with some of best throughout her career and was an outstanding singer on her own. Sincerest sympathies to the Houston family. God help you all at this very difficult time of your loss.
Lisa Gallant
October 9, 2024
To The Houston Family
So sorry for your loss of Cissy Houston.
From a fan from Brampton, Ontario Canada
May she Rest In
Jody brachman
October 8, 2024
I'm good u I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc rip. I loved her music etc. She seemed like a nice person. I will miss her so. No rush take care
Tijuana Jones
October 8, 2024
To the Houston family; I want to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of your love one.Remember her with smiles and laughter because she walks the streets of gold in heaven with her daughter and granddaughter including her beloved husband mr John Houston. We will miss her but we will see her again in the second coming of Christ.
Respectfully Yours
Mrs Tijuana Grace Jones
Jennifer
October 8, 2024
Celebrate in the life of a talented Legendary Gospel and Soul Singer CIssy Houston, as well as the mother of Whitney Houston (1963-2012) and the aunt of Dionne and Dee Warwick (1945-2008).
My DEEPEST Sympathy Condolences To Dionne Warwick, The Cissy Houston Family, Friends, Music Industry Relatives & Fans,
May the coming days to come you will be surround by Family, Friends which you will find comfort, love with strength to come with eternity Heavenly above with peace, love stories, songs to sing and my you cherish the memories that you have, keep them close to your hearts. She is looking down on you all. We all know that she is in good place now, has been reunited with her Daughter Whitney, her Granddaughter Bobbie Kristine, her Family, are talking over drinks, singing with the Angels. She will be truly missed, yet never be forgotten as we are all mourning her passing. Also, as her Soul still lives on and as her Body Departs right back home into HEAVEN, My thoughts, prayers are with you’
Jennifer
October 8, 2024
Jennifer
October 8, 2024
Dionne, Cissy<br />
Jennifer
October 8, 2024
RIP<br /> ETERNALLY <br /> Cissy Houston
Jennifer
October 8, 2024
Dexter Barnes
October 8, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RB
October 8, 2024
Truly a legend. Such an amazingly talented singer, her voice was incredible. She had a great and long running career. Sincerest condolences to the Houston family. May God be with you all to help you through your time of loss.
Michael Crosswhite
October 7, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Carson Loveless
October 7, 2024
Condolences to her family
Elizabeth Bell
October 7, 2024
RIP Cissy
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