The family of Cissy Houston, a Gospel singer and two-time Grammy Award winner and mother of legendary pop singer Whitney Houston, has announced her death at the age of 91.
As reported by ABC News, Cissy passed away Monday in the comfort of her New Jersey residence, surrounded by loved ones.
Daughter-in-law Pat Houston said, “Mother Cissy was a strong and noble figure in our lives. A woman of deep faith and conviction who cared deeply about family, ministry and community.” copper.”
“Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will always be at the forefront of our hearts,” she added.
After Cissy passed away, her heartfelt letter to her daughter about her tragic death at the age of 48 in 2012 went viral online.
According to the Daily Mail, the letter read: “Dearest Whitney: God’s presence has blessed our home with life, love, joy and peace. She and her brothers is the center of divine love, attracting God’s richest blessings.”
The touching tribute was included in Whitney’s funeral memorial program and TMZ later released it.
“You are a child of God. We have so much love in our family, truly from above. You always give without expecting anything in return and our love is the driving force behind raise these blessings higher and higher.”
“I never told you that when you were born, the Holy Spirit told me that you would not be with me long and I thank God for the beautiful flower that He has allowed me to nurture and cherish for 48 years.”
“God said it’s time Nippy, your work is done. The other day, February 11, He came to find you. But not without warning. For two months now I’ve been depressed, crying, lonely and sad I don’t know why.”
In the letter, Cissy also recounted a chilling memory that lingered in her mind, saying that before learning of her daughter’s death, there was a persistent ringing throughout her house. I rushed to the door but didn’t see anyone there.
The doorbell continued to ring, but every time she opened the door, she saw no one. Finally, Cissy said she contacted the building’s concierge, who checked security cameras and confirmed that no one was present.
Whitney Houston and her mother Cisy Houston perform an Aretha Franklin medley of songs titled ‘ain’t no way’ and ‘you send me’ live on ‘the merv griffin show’ in 1983.
Here, Whitney was just 19 years old when she covered soul classics with her mother. pic.twitter.com/k3X26HRb0c
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“You promised me that you would come spend time with me after the Grammys. I believe the spirit finally allowed you to come. How I love you Nippy and how much I miss you, baby your beautiful smile, the special little things you used to say to me and sometimes you call just to say ‘hi mom, I love you so much.'”
Cissy then ended her letter with, “I love you more. I love you, I will miss you. Thank you for being such a wonderful daughter. Rest in peace my baby girl , now I’m in the arms of Jesus.” . I love you, Mom.”
Whitney Houston’s mother passed away at her residence while receiving hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease.
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