Dolores “Dodie” Osteen, wife of the late Word of Faith preacher John Osteen and mother of Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen, passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2025, at age 91.
Dodie, a pastor, author, and co-founder of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, established the ministry with John in 1959. Notably, In 1981, she was diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer and given weeks to live. Declining chemotherapy, she says she was spared through prayer and ended up writing the book Healed of Cancer and If My Heart Could Talk.
Dolores was also instrumental in supporting her son Joel’s transition to senior pastor after John’s death in 1999, being the driving force despite Joel having no previous preaching experience. Dodie remained active in Lakewood’s ministry, leading prayer services and participating in global outreach.
Joel Osteen announced her passing on social media, writing:
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.
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