Sylvia Ann Dunn Creamer Self Burnett or simply Sylvia Burnett, age 68 from San Antonio, TX passed away in Dallas, TX at St Paul's UT Southwestern Hospital on Thursday October 9, 2014 at 5:10pm following complications after hip surgery. Sylvia is celebrated by her four children, Tamara Creamer Lollis of Harrah, OK; Greg Self of Dallas, TX; Doug Self of Hondo, TX; and Whitney Self of Austin, TX; as well as her 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sylvia was born February 24, 1946 in Abilene, TX to Quentin and Lillie Dunn. Sylvia attended Paducah High School in Paducah, TX. She was a long time resident of Lubbock, TX and the surrounding area, Dallas, TX and San Antonio, TX. Sylvia devoted her life to the mortgage industry where she loved teaching the next generations the ins and outs of the business. She was a born teacher and a true leader. Sylvia was a smart and charismatic woman who never met a stranger and had a quick wit that would put a smile on anyone's face. Her many great attributes, wisdom and pageant queen beauty made many women want to be her and men want to get to know her. A Life Celebration hosted by her children will be held on October 25th from 11am to 2pm at the home of her son, Greg Self at 4407 W. University Blvd, Dallas, TX 75209. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Foundation for AIDS Research or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home 10116 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75238