Barbara was the daughter of the late Clarence & Lorraine (Wheeler) Hollenberg.
She was married on October 10, 1974 to Albert V. Hinton, Jr. who preceded her in death January 18, 2005.
Barbara worked for Allis Chalmers for 5 years as a clerk and at Parkison & Hinton for 35 years.
She was involved in Boy Scouts, Kiwanas, and an avid LaPorte Slicer Baseball fan. She was a 1947 LaPorte High School Graduate.