(18 Oct 2024)
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Newark, New Jersey – 17 October 2024
1. Tilt of Cissy Houston’s casket being walked out
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, minister/educator:
“Cissy Houston, born in ’33 in the Great Depression. So there was plenty of misery. And yet her family believed deeply in God. And not too long after that, her ebullient and transcendent gift was made manifest. Can you imagine that family? The majestic and imperial soprano of Cissy Houston? The great and majestic contralto of Dionne Warwick, her niece. And the riveting mezzo-soprano of her daughter, Whitney. That is a transformative triumvirate that continues to speak to us in this day.”
3. Wide of Donnie McClurkin singing “Stand”
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Bebe Winans, recording artist:
“One of the hardest moments when Whitney passed, I was on my way home and the phone rang. And I answered. And it was Cissy. And she said, ‘I’m just calling to check on you.’ And in that moment, her strength became my strength."
5. Hezekiah Walker singing “Every Praise”
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Dionne Warwick, recording artist:
“The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. She would say to me at all times. Believe that Dionne. And I do. Cissy I’ll miss you. Yeah. I’m going to miss you. But while you’re up there, say hello to my mommy, my daddy, my sister, my brother and my aunts and uncles and all that went before you. They’re all waiting for you. May God bless your heart and soul. Amen."
10. Gary Houston singing “Freedom”
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Pat Houston, daughter-in-law of Cissy Houston:
“She would want me to say today. Especially to her sons… She may be gone, but her love will remain in your heart. Gary and Michael. Her work on Earth is done. And she wants you to honor her and praise her.”
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