Wevlyn Graves is a 7th generation Brooksvillian whose ancestors pioneered down to florida in the mid 1800’s enslaved by plantation owners who were seeking fertile ground and new land. Wevlyn’s parents were among the very first to integrate from the all black Moton High School to -then all white- Hernando High School. 

Wevlyn graduated from Citrus High School in 2000. Wevlyn attended 2 HBCU’s, Edward Waters University & Bethune-Cookman University and then University of South Florida majoring in psychology. Wevlyn is mom to three children - Ezra, Arekah, & Ezekiel Chester

 Like most early twentieth century organizations, the Historic Brooksville Woman’s Club was segregated and only open to white members until the policy changed mid-century. The Brooksville Club did not have any black members until Wevlyn Graves joined in 2017. Wevlyn was elected president of the club in 2019 and has led the way in diversifying the membership.