Came to the USA as a stateless war bride.
Her heavy European accent was thought to be the cause of her short Hollywood Career.
Became a US citizen in 1951.
Barbara was active in the Opera Guild, International Orphans Inc., National Art Association, and the Los Angeles Orphanage Guild.
Her third husband was the attorney for Utter-McKinley Mortuaries.
Her second husband Maytor H. McKinley was the founder of Utter-McKinley Mortuaries.