Barbara J. Gardner, age 90, of Okemos, MI (formerly of Pinckney, Stanton, and Springport, MI), passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020. She was born on September 8, 1929, the daughter of Erwin and Ethel (Hoard) Nicholas.

Barbara loved to be surrounded by her family. She enjoyed swinging in the yard and watching wildlife. She also enjoyed Bingo, puzzles, yard sales, and flea markets.

Survivors include children, John Gardner of Onsted, Donna (Tony) Von Hatten of Stockbridge, and Janet (Kirk) Bosser of Fort Wayne, IN; as well as many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Donald Gardner, son, Timothy, and siblings, Donald Nicholas, Clarence Nicholas, Ronald Nicholas, and Dorothy Brady.

A Graveside Service is planned for Friday, August 21, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at Plainfield Cemetery, Unadilla. Visitation is scheduled on the same day, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy may go directly to the family, c/o Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.