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Houston's funeral to be held at childhood church

Quick ReadHouston's funeral will be held where she first showcased her singing talents

Whitney Houston performs in Rabat during the closing

Photo credit: Getty Images | Whitney Houston performs in Rabat during the closing concert in the Mawazine 7th festival held in Rabat. Pop legend and actress Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48, a publicist for the singer said on February 12, 2012. (May 28, 2008)

Whitney Houston's funeral will be held Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child, her family choosing to remember her in a private service rather than in a large event at an arena.

The owner of the Whigham Funeral Home said Tuesday that the funeral will be held at noon at Newark's New Hope Baptist Church, which seats up to 1,500. Gospel singer Marvin Winans,...

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