Dolores "Dodie" Osteen, a founding figure of Lakewood Church, passed away at the age of 91, as confirmed by her son, Pastor Joel Osteen. Click2Houston reported that the church matriarch died of natural causes at her home.
In a heartfelt announcement, Joel Osteen described his mother as the cherished matriarch of their community, a source of inspiration to many, calling her passing a moment of both mourning and celebration for her life and legacy; though no details about her funeral service have been provided yet. Joel Osteen, in a statement obtained by ABC13, expressed that "She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God."
Dolores, along with her late husband John Osteen, founded Lakewood Church back in 1959, which has since grown into one of the country's largest congregations. Her involvement and contribution to Lakewood Church over the years have been significant, shaping it into the spiritual haven it is known for today.
