Suedell Spurlock Howard, age 72, a resident of Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the UK Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  Mrs. Howard was born August 9, 1939 in Salyersville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Earl P. and Carol May Spurlock.  She was employed at the Cabinet of Human Resources through the Commonwealth of Kentucky until her retirement.  In her passing she leaves behind, her husband; Dana Howard of Salyersville, Kentucky; two sons:  Kerry Howard and wife Sarah Lee of Salyersville, Kentucky and Tommy Howard and wife Tamara of Salyersville, Kentucky; one sister:  Avondell Bendarz of Dayton, Ohio; and one grandchild, Elizabeth Howard of Salyersville, Kentucky.  Also surviving is a host of family and friends who love and miss her.  Funeral services for Suedell Howard were conducted Friday, January 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM from the Salyersville Funeral Home.  Comforting words were given by clergy Eddie Dennison.  Burial followed in the Highlands Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Kentucky.  In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for contributions to be made to the Magoffin County Gideon’s and Hospice of the Bluegrass.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Salyersville Funeral Home.