Pastor Joel Osteen's mother and beloved co-founder of Lakewood Church, Dodie Osteen, passed away at the age of 91.

 Obituary and Cause of Death for Dodie Osteen: At the age of 91, Pastor Joel Osteen's mother, Delores "Dodie" Osteen, the adored matriarch of Lakewood Church, died quietly from natural causes. Dodie leaves a legacy that crosses decades, generations, and continents as a devoted servant of God, a strong inspirational voice, and a strong lady of faith.

Known lovingly as "Mama Dodie," she was a spiritual mother to millions of people in addition to being a mother and grandmother. In 1959, Dodie co-founded Lakewood Church on the outskirts of Houston with her late husband, Pastor John Osteen. Under their direction, what started out as a modest congregation expanded into one of the biggest and most significant churches in the world. Although their son Joel took over as leader following John's death in 1999, Dodie continued to be a well-known and highly esteemed member of the ministry.

Her book "Healed of Cancer," which was published in 1986, details her incredible recovery from metastatic liver cancer. Her story has inspired many readers and solidified her reputation as a living example of supernatural healing.

Prayer, kindness, and unshakable faith were the cornerstones of Dodie Osteen's life. She was an inspiration to the Lakewood neighborhood and beyond because of her inner warmth and spiritual fortitude. She answered letters and requests from all around the world and regularly prayed for thousands of individuals individually, frequently by name. Her impact was subtle but significant; it was distinguished by service rather than by fame.

Currently located in the former Houston Summit/Compaq Center, Lakewood Church broadcasts weekly services all over the world. Dodie continued to be a known figure even in her later years, providing words of wisdom and encouragement to those who were looking for hope.

She was a real example of grace in action because of her lessons, her testimony, and her calm perseverance through hardships. With Dodie Osteen's death, a remarkable chapter in American spiritual history comes to an end. Her tenacity, love, and faith established the groundwork for a church that today serves millions of people worldwide. Her peaceful ways of loving her family, praying for the broken, and living her life as a daily sacrifice to God, however, may have been her greatest strength outside of the spotlight.

"She was the cherished matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people worldwide, and a devoted servant of God," Joel Osteen said in his announcement. Through the lives she impacted, the prayers she raised, and the faith she exemplified, Mama Dodie's light will never go out.

May you rest in peace forever. Osteen, Dodie.