Lakewood Church founder Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen dies at 91

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One of the founders of Lakewood Church, Dolores "Dodie" Osteen, died at 91.

Her son, Pastor Joel Osteen, made the announcement on social media on Wednesday.

He called her the matriarch of the megachurch and said she died of natural causes, peacefully at her home.

"She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God," Pastor Joel Osteen said.

Details about funeral services were not included in the death announcement.