Barbara Ann Lightell, age 57, of Hale passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Barbara was born on Dec. 25, 1953, in West Branch to Robert and Nina (nee Burton) Lightell. She graduated from Redford Union High School. Barbara worked at Harry's Coney Island for two years as a waitress. Among her many interests in life, Barbara truly loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will also be remembered for her love of Keno at the Hard Hat Tavern. Barbara loved to cook, bake and do some crafts. She had a big heart and helped anyone, even if she didn't know them. She was a very happy grandmother, always smiling and full of joy, but she had her days of crabbiness, who didn't? Barbara is survived by her former husband, Thomas J. Hinkleman of National City; two children, Candi-Jo (Christopher T.) Chester and Scott Asa Hinkleman; two sisters, Carmen Charpenter and Toni Keough; grandchildren, Kristin, Stacey, Kathryn, Seth, Alyssia, Niklus, Alex, Aubri, Chester, Shyla, Kelsey, Gaige, Bentley Hinkleman, Anthony and Derik Moldovan. Barbara has two children in Heaven, Michelle and Lisa Dixon; and her parents, Robert and Nina Lightell. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life was held on Saturday, March 5, at Tawas First Baptist Church with Pastor Rob Nordin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her family, Candi-Jo Chester, 30485 Marshall St., Southfield, MI 48076. An on-line guest registry is available at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com. Cremation arrangements were by Buresh Funeral Home in Tawas City.