The funeral was more in the manner of a party of thanks at New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark, New Jersey. A gospel song rang out, “Gratefulness is flowing from my heart...” Millions watched as the funeral was transmitted by a single camera to televisions around the world. Guests included Opray Winfrey, Queen Latifah and Mariah Carrey.
From the Daily Telegraph: "Her body was driven through the streets of Newark in a gold hearse, past the housing projects where she grew up. Then the platinum coffin with gold handles was carried at noon into the red brick church where little Whitney first sang in public, at the age of 11, in the gospel choir alongside her mother Cissy."
Her life was as moving as her music. Ms Houston sold more than 170 million records and won six Grammy awards. Kevin Costner, co-star and producer of the hit film "Bodyguard" said to her coffin: “Off you go Whitney, escorted by an army of angels to your heavenly father. When you sing before him don’t you worry, you’ll be good enough.” He revealed that before filming "Bodyguard" with Ms Houston, he had to reassure her of her ability and help eliminate her doubts.
Ms Houston had come a long way from her 1985 television debut when she was 21. News of her tragic death on February 11 has covered the airwaves around the globe for more than a week now.
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