<P> Donna Douglas ( born Doris Ione Smith ; September 26 , 1932 -- January 1 , 2015 ) was an American actress and singer , known for her role as Elly May Clampett in CBS 's The Beverly Hillbillies ( 1962 -- 1971 ) . Following her acting career , Douglas became a real estate agent , gospel singer , inspirational speaker , and author of books for children and adults . </P>
<P> Donna Douglas ( born Doris Ione Smith ; September 26 , 1932 -- January 1 , 2015 ) was an American actress and singer , known for her role as Elly May Clampett in CBS 's The Beverly Hillbillies ( 1962 -- 1971 ) . Following her acting career , Douglas became a real estate agent , gospel singer , inspirational speaker , and author of books for children and adults . </P>
who played elly may clampett on the tv sitcom the beverly hillbillies
who played elly may clampett on the tv sitcom the beverly hillbillies
Donna Douglas ( born Doris Ione Smith
Donna Douglas ( born Doris Ione Smith