Hazel Ruby McQuain
Hazel Ruby McQuain (née Robinson; March 22, 1909 – June 15, 2002) was an American businesswoman, community leader, and philanthropist. She is, perhaps, best known for her $8 million donation toward the construction of J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, the flagship academic medical center of West Virginia University, which is named in honor of her late-husband, J.W. Ruby.
Hazel Ruby McQuain | |
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| Born | Hazel Lera Robinson March 22, 1909 |
| Died | June 15, 2002 (aged 93) Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University Fairmont State College Alderson-Broaddus College |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, community leader, philanthropist |
| Known for | J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust |
| Spouses | John Wesley "J.W." Ruby
(m. 1926; died 1972)Joseph Burl "Mac" McQuain
(m. 1981; died 2001) |
During her life, McQuain formed the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, which continues to make frequent, substantial donations throughout the Morgantown community to this day.