Shelly Branche
Published 8:50 am Friday, November 20, 2009
Name: Shelly Branche
Age: 36
Occupation and title: Hairstylist at Tangles Hair and Nail Salon
Spouse’s name: John
Children’s names and ages: Kaylee, 10, and Jenna, 8
Church affiliation: Rock Church
If I could change my name, I’d make it: I like my name, and I wouldn’t change it.
Pet I’d like to own: Horse
People say I look like: My cousin, Cathy Williams
Favorite movie of all time: “The Notebook”
TV show I never miss: Any Lifetime movie
The secret to happiness is: Love everyone and be happy with what you have
I wish I knew how to: Be a veterinarian
Song I’d love to sing karaoke to: “Sweet Home Alabama”
If I had to eat only three foods for the rest of my life, they’d be: Pizza, chocolate chip cookies and coffee
Three words that best describe me: Friendly, helpful and dependable
One superpower I wish I had: To heal people from sickness and disease
Book currently on my nightstand: Bible
My proudest achievement: Getting married and raising my children
My most humbling moment: The birth of my children
My most recent trip: To Charlottesville to visit my new baby nephew Blake
My life won’t be complete until: My girls are through school and college, get married and have children of their own
My friends think I’m: Nice
I really lose my cool when: People are mean to each other
Favorite college sports team: Virginia Tech
Favorite pro sports team: Redskins
Favorite color: Green
What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned, and who taught you? Treat people the way you want to be treated — my parents, Garland and Gina Lowe
What’s the best decision you’ve made in life? To give my life to Jesus Christ
Which local charitable or nonprofit organization do you wish more people would support? Red Cross
What gives you the blues? Children who are abused
What’s your best childhood memory? Playing outside with my dog Max. Spending the night with grandparents — Christmas morning.
What’s your most recent venture? Opening a new business — Tangles Hair and Nail Salon