Dodie’ Osteen, co-founder of Lakewood Church and mother of pastor Joel Osteen, dies at 91

Lakewood Church matriarch Dolores "Dodie" Osteen died at 91 years old, her son Joel announced in an X post on Wednesday.

"She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God," Osteen wrote in the post. "Known as ‘Mama Dodie’ to the entire Lakewood family, together, we celebrate her amazing life and lasting legacy."