John Houston and Cissy Houston welcomed their daughter, Whitney Houston, in 1963. Here’s everything to know about Whitney ...

Pat Houston, the singer's daughter-in-law, called Cissy a "towering figure" whose "contributions to popular music and culture are unparalleled." ...

Later, she also released her debut album as a solo musician in 1970 titled 'Presenting Cissy Houston' which was followed by a string of records including 'Walk on By Faith', which was out in 2012.

In 1938, Cissy Houston started her career when she joined her sister Anne and brothers Larry and Nicky to form the gospel ...