On May 26, 1981, a daughter was born to Hope and Arlene Jack whom they named Tonye Hope Jack in Miami, FL.

Tonye graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School in Miami FL. Later, Tonye would attend and graduate from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. It was before her graduation she would meet Eric Carlton. After two years of dating, Tonye and Eric were married on November 13, 2000. They were happily married for 25 years and together a total of 27 years, until her passing on January 20, 2026.

Tonye began her career in education as a teacher. She was always versatile teaching all grades from kindergarten to 12th Grade. She taught in both public and private schools and always made a positive impact on her students. She took a break from teaching and became a Regional Manager for Pearson, honing her leadership skills.

She would return to the field of education as an administrator and graduate from Prairie View A&M University earning her master's degree to put her on the path of becoming a principal.

Tonye could light up a room with her unapologetic confidence and sense of style that was all her own. She loved singing, dancing, being the best dressed in the room and expressing herself creatively. She won awards for writing poetry early in her life. All of this came after her unwavering Christian faith and belief in Jesus Christ.

Tonye was preceded in death by her father, Hope Jack. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 25 years, Eric Carlton, her mother Arlene Jack Peterson (Elmus) and brother Telema Hope Jack.

Uncles, Late Larry Cue, Lorenzo Cue, Anthony Jones, Ronald Jones, and Samuel Jack (Fabia). Aunts, Jacqueline Cue, Ardrene Wesley (Tony), Idella Cue and Donie Cue. A host of cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.