DoLores Hadley (1926-99) was born in Kansas City, Missouri and died in
Independence, Missouri.

She began her puppet making endeavor by making gifts for her children on
Christmas when she was a single mom.

She started performing with her puppets for the KC Parks & Rec
Department in the late 60s, and in 1973 she began an association with
the Worlds of Fun theme park in Kansas City that lasted more than 20
years. During which time her Famille was seen by...