Nancy Lee Bass

Nancy Lee Bass (March 7, 1917 – February 28, 2013) was an American philanthropist. She was known as the "First Lady of Fort Worth, Texas."

Early life Nancy Lee Muse was born on March 7, 1917, in Fort Worth, Texas. Her father was Ewell H. Muse and her mother, Roberta Maddox Muse. She was educated at Central High School, later known as Paschal High School, in Fort Worth.

Philanthropy She donated to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, all of which are based in Fort Worth. Additionally, she was a member of the Junior League, the Jewel Charity Ball, and the Fort Worth Garden Club. In 1993, she donated new church bells, which were placed in the east tower. They also donated US$8 million to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. The collection includes Street in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and Enclosed Field with Plowman by Vincent van Gogh as well as Fruit Dish, Bottle, and Guitar by Pablo Picasso. They had met in a dance hall in Fort Worth. Throughout her lifetime she was an active citizen to her hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. Governor Rick Perry described her communal services as, "touching the lives of many in Fort Worth, Texas and the country, yet preferring to stay humble rather than in the spotlight.

She became a widow upon her spouse's death in 2006.

Death She died on February 28, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was ninety-five years old. Her memorial service took place at the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth on March 16, 2013, with musical performance by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.