Eve Branson
| Eve Branson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation |
Director of the Eve Branson Foundation Philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Edward James Branson (1918-2011) |
| Children | Richard Branson |
Evette Huntley Branson is a British philanthropist and mother of Richard Branson.[1]
Life and career
As a young adult, Branson served in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRENS) during World War II. After the war ended, Branson toured Germany as a ballet dancer with Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA).[2] She later became an airline hostess for British South American Airways. After getting married, she ran a real estate business, was a military police officer and probation officer. She has written novels and children's books.[1]
At the age of eighty-nine, Branson launched her autobiography entitled Mum's the Word: The High-Flying Adventures of Eve Branson.[3]
Charitable work
Throughout her life, Branson has been a child welfare advocate. She established the Eve Branson Foundation and currently serves as director. This not-for-profit organization provides communities in Morocco with income-generating projects and training.[1]
Personal life
She was married to Edward James Branson, a former cavalryman. He died in his sleep at the age of 93.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Eve’s Story". The Eve Branson Foundation. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Eve Branson talks to Saga Magazine". Saga.co.uk. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ↑ Louise Saunders (2013-03-12). "Branson family turn out to support grandmother Eve, 89, at the launch of her autobiographical book | Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-09-16.