Heather Jo Bennett, age 31, of Sharptown, and formerly of Cuba, New York, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge, Maryland. She was born February 5, 1976 in Cuba, New York, a daughter of Martin Smith, Sr. and Luanne Butts Smith. Heather attended Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Mardela Springs. She was proud of her heritage from New York and was an avid Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills fan. She enjoyed traveling. She worked as a waitress in various restaurants and had recently started a new career as a veterinary's assistant at Johnson-McKee Animal Hospital in Salisbury. Life for Heather was all about her family. She had an unconditional, unlimited love for her daughters, family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Doug Bennett; 2 daughters, Molly and Amber Bliss of Milford, Delaware; 2 brothers, Martin Smith, Jr. and his wife Carly and Matthew Smith and his wife Katherine, all of Cuba, New York; her in-laws, Stanley and Donna Bennett of Mardela Springs, Maryland; her maternal grandmother, Lorraine Butts; a brother-in-law, Darrell Bennett and his wife Stacey; nieces and nephews, Leah, Camden and Kaylin Smith, Delaney Bennett, Taylor Scott and Kirsten Ward; her husband's grandfather, Carlton Webster; and her husband's aunt, Kaye Holloway. She is also survived by many other aunts, uncles and cousins. A daughter, Mariah Bliss; a maternal grandfather, Martin Butts; and her paternal grandparents, Melvin and Pearl Smith, preceded her in death. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call on Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Reverend Glenn Lyburn will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Mardela Memorial Cemetery. Donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.