Anne Windfohr Marion (1938–2020) was an influential American heiress, rancher, business executive, philanthropist, and art collector from Fort Worth, Texas. She served as president of Burnett Ranches, which included the historic 6666 Ranch, and was chairman of Burnett Oil Company. Marion was known for her deep involvement in the arts and philanthropy, founding the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and serving on the boards of prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.
Born into a prominent family, Marion inherited her love for ranching from her mother and her maternal great-grandfather, Samuel Burk Burnett, a legendary Texas rancher. She was educated at elite schools and universities, where she developed a passion for art history.
Marion expanded her family’s business interests and became a key figure in the American Quarter Horse world, owning award-winning horses and being inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2007. Her philanthropic efforts extended to healthcare, with significant contributions such as the funding of the Marion Emergency Care Center in Fort Worth.
Despite her multiple marriages and divorces, she remained focused on her businesses and charitable activities. Marion’s legacy includes her vast contributions to the arts, ranching, and the preservation of Western heritage, as reflected in her induction into the Hall of Great Westerners in 1981. She passed away on February 11, 2020.
