Mary Frances Litchford Bennett Smith, 79 SEAFORD - Mary Frances Litchford Bennett Smith, 79, passed away Monday, April 192010 at Genesis Healthcare in Seaford. Mary was born in Richmond, Va., and attended school there before moving briefly to Federalsburg, Md., and then to Seaford, where she graduated in 1948. She worked several years at Burton Brothers, Inc. in Seaford; Benjamin's of Salisbury, Md., and eventually returned to Burton Brothers, retiring in 1999. Mary, who was an avid reader, had many other hobbies, including working puzzles. She enjoyed cooking and during her earlier years while living in Mardella Springs, Md., she was active in the community by volunteering and preparing food for church dinners and other functions. She also loved to crochet and spent many hours making lovely afghans for family and friends. She is survived by her husband of ten years, Jerry L. Smith of Seaford; three children and their spouses: a son, Hollis Bennett of Peach Tree Acres, Harbeson; a son, John Bennett and wife Linda of Laurel; and a daughter, Ann Bennett Moore and husband Don of Severn, Md.; three step-children, J. Keith Smith and wife Helene of Harleysville, Pa., Donya Smith of Seaford, and Marie Carter of Dover. Also surviving Mary are a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Dr. Matthew and Kristi Rubino of Middletown; a grandson, Michael Bennett, Dover, N.H.; nine step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren; and three brothers, J. Herbert Litchford Jr. of Seaford, Wayne Litchford and his wife Diane of Delmar, and James Litchford of Goodlettsville, Tenn. In addition to her parents, John Herbert and Grace E. Litchford, Mary was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Litchford. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m., Monday, April 26, at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley St., Seaford, where friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.