Faith van Clief

Faith was born in Buffalo, NY on 12/7/1931 of Courtlandt van Clief and Eleanor Cameron van Clief. Faith was an only child who, after moving to Charlottesville, VA attended St. Anne’s -Belfield School and subsequently attended The Masters School at Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Faith was a world traveler and over the years, spent time in many places: Buffalo, NY, Charleston, SC, Charlottesville, VA, Marthas Vineyard, Mykonos, Greece, Nantucket, Naples, FL, New York City, Palm Beach, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

Faith was a collector of people and had friends all over the world. She was a consummate entertainer, who loved bringing people together. She reveled in making people happy through her spectacular parties and more intimate gatherings with family and close friends. Most recently Faith was a member of the Bath & Tennis Club and the Everglades Club in Palm Beach and Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville. There were many more clubs and entities to which she belonged over the years, far too many to articulate here.

Faith was a lover of animals and over her lifetime had dogs, cats, birds, Wooley monkeys, a racoon, and a donkey. Faith loved and collected art and was herself painter.

Faith was preceded in death by her parents, Courtlandt van Clief and Eleanor Cameron van Clief and by her oldest daughter, Faith Semmes Stoll. She is survived by 3 children; Courtlandt Bromwell Ault, Leslie Cameron Day and Michael van Clief Ault. Additionally, Faith is survived by 6 grandchildren; Amelia Elizabeth Ault, Ava Van Clief Ault, Cameron Semmes Stoll, Chandler Day, Lindsey Day and Phoenix van Clief Ault.

Faith’s Funeral service will be held on October 12th, 2026, at St. Paul’s Ivy, Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville, VA at 10:30AM.

In leu of flowers, donations to Faith’s charities of interest and support would include the ASPCA, The Alzheimer’s Association, and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Faith’s love of people and her desire to be with them creates an interesting possibility. In Heaven, Faith has one heck of a guest list, and the invites are on the way! God bless Faith that she may finally rest in peace. Her children, grandchildren and her many friends all love

her very much. We missed her in Alzheimer’s; we mourn her departure. Faith is with her deceased family, friends and animals. Rest in Peace, we love you.