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Dolores Osteen, mother of Joel Osteen and co-founder of Lakewood Church has died. (Joel Osteen/Facebook)
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The co-founder of Lakewood Church in Texas and mother to Joel Osteen has died. (Joel Osteen/Facebook)
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The co-founder of Lakewood Church in Texas and mother to Joel Osteen has died.
On Wednesday, Joel took to social media to share that his mother, Dolores Osteen, had passed away.
"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," said Joel in a post on Facebook. "She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God.
Dodie, who co-founded Lakewood Church with her husband, John, died peacefully at home of natural causes.
"Known as ‘Mama Dodie’ to the entire Lakewood family, together, we celebrate her amazing life and lasting legacy."
Dolores was 91 years old.