Long after her passing in 2021, Dallas philanthropist Mary Anne Sammons Cree continues to support the North Texas causes she cared about most.
In September 2022, more than 125 pieces from Cree’s extraordinary jewelry collection were offered through Heritage Auctions’ Fall Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. Proceeds from the sale benefited the Communities Foundation of Texas through the Rosine Fund, named for her mother, which continues a philanthropic legacy that had long supported arts, education, and environmental causes throughout North Texas.
Throughout her lifetime, Cree quietly and powerfully supported causes that enriched the cultural fabric of North Texas, with a particular focus on the arts, education, and the natural world. Her generosity can still be seen across many of Dallas’ most beloved institutions and public spaces.
The auction featured an exceptional selection of jewelry from Cree’s personal collection and attracted worldwide interest from collectors…