Vath Clay 72, passed away on March 13, 2025 in Reston, Virginia surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 15th, 1952 in Battambang, Cambodia to Father Veon Kim and Mother Van Tem.

Vath had a generous spirit and expressed her love through cooking. She was the happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends. The house filled with children, grandchildren and friends is how she wanted to spend all of her free time. She ensured that anyone who visited her home never left hungry. Her passion for gardening brought her joy. She found beauty in flowers and plants and nurtured them with care. You could see the love growing from her flower beds and all the vegetables in the garden. The same love used to grow all her vegetables was same love used to prepare meals for all of us.

Vath dedicated over 20 years of her working life to Wegmans, where she formed lifelong friendships and took pride in her work. She spent years spreading joy and love through her work place. Surrounded by coworkers turned friends she truly enjoyed everyday at Wegmans. Her commitment to her career reflected the warmth and dedication she showed in all aspects of her life.

Vath will be survived by her husband of 24 years, James (JC) Clay. Her amazing children Sothear (Derrick) Menh and his wife Amy Menh, Sophas (Paul) Menh, Sophie Myers and her husband Ken Myers, Selia Menh, Samath Samoun, Carol Nelson and her Husband Don Nelson, and Alecia Clay. She will be most remembered by her cherished grandchildren - Khai Paul Phan- Menh, Scy Young- Menh, Hailey Irvin, Samnang Menh, Drevan Richardson, Zaydee Zayas, Mealea Menh, Emma Menh, Parker Nelson and Payne Nelson.

A funeral service will be held on March 25, 2025, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, located at 22870 Dominion Lane, Sterling, Virginia. The service will begin at 11:00 am and conclude at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Sterling Cemetery at 45835 West Church Road, Sterling, Virginia. A repast will be held afterward back at Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Vath's kindness and generosity touched many lives. She will be remembered with love by all who knew her.