Dolores ‘Dodie’ Osteen, mother of Joel Osteen and Lakewood Church co-founder dies

HOUSTON – Lakewood Church confirms Dolores “Dodie” Osteen has died.

In a statement, Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen announced his mother’s passing.

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“It is with a heavy heart that Victoria and I, along with our family, announce the passing of our cherished mother and grandmother, Dolores “Dodie” Osteen. She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God. Known as ‘Mama Dodie’ to the entire Lakewood family, together, we celebrate her amazing life and lasting legacy. She passed of natural causes, peacefully at her home. She was 91 years old,” Osteen said in the statement.

Dodie Osteen was Lakewood Church’s co-founder and wife of the late John Osteen. She and her husband founded Lakewood Church in 1959.

She was 91.