Dolores Jeanne Scott, 82, of Paola, died November 2, 2014 at North Point Skilled Nursing Center in Paola, Kansas. Dolores was born March 9, 1932 to Keith Cunningham and Wanda Wilson Cunningham in Chanute, Kansas. At a young age, she moved to Chicago with her family where she lived until fifth grade. They later moved to Paola where she graduated from Paola High School in 1950. She married Don Scott on September 24, 1950. They were married 22 years and the union brought two daughters. Dolores worked as a secretary for nearly fifty years. She retired in April 1990 from Bendix and later worked for Miami County Home Health. Her mother was her best friend and they spent many years together. They enjoyed shopping, going to the movies, playing cards, and bingo. They loved spending time with family and attending their grandchildren"s activities. Dolores" other hobbies included bowling, golfing and watching the Royals, Chiefs, and KU basketball. In 2007, Dolores moved to Vintage Park Assisted Living where she enjoyed her time with friends and staff. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Paola for over fifty years. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and infant sister. Her daughter, Vicki Scott Self, preceded her in death in June 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Scott Arwood of Paola; sons-in-law John Self of Topeka, Larry Arwood of Paola, Harold Hendrickson of Paola; four grandchildren, Eric Self (Robin) of Mission Viejo, California, Christy Rackley (Ryan) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Cassy Osborn (Will) of Ottawa, Abby Cavender (Danny) of Manhattan; and eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Milena, and Elliot Self, Xander and Haley Rackley, Amelia Osborn, and Coy and Cash Cavender. Memorials may be made to Grace Hospice through Penwell-Gabel. To share a memory of Dolores or leave a condolence message for her family, please click the "Share Memories" tab.
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