For millions who grew up watching The Donna Reed Show, Shelley Fabares will always be Mary Stone — the charming TV daughter who became one of the familiar young faces of American television in the late 1950s and early ’60s.
Today, fans are remembering Fabares after news that she has passed away at 82. Her career stretched far beyond Mary Stone: she later became a favorite on Coach and scored a No. 1 hit with “Johnny Angel.”
Elvis Presley fans knew her especially well. Fabares appeared opposite Elvis in three movies — Girl Happy, Spinout and Clambake — making her part of one of the most nostalgic chapters of his Hollywood career.
For viewers who remember Mary Stone, “Johnny Angel,” or those unforgettable Elvis movies, Shelley Fabares leaves behind decades of memories.