Catherine Sangillo Dixon

Catherine Sangillo Dixon, age 77 of Charleston, SC. Passed away peacefully om October 29th, 2026. After an extended illness. She was born on January 6th 1949 to Emillio and Florine Sangillo.

Catherine graduated from Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner, Sc. Her career included a lab technician for AAmco chemicals and Betz paper chemicals. She also helped with organ donation centers. Catherine was blessed with enthusiasm for life and trying new things. She showed a genuine care for others. She provided meal baskets and Christmas jars for families in need. She provided the Eucharist for the elderly in nursing homes.

In her spare time she taught water aerobics and ceramic painting for the elderly and also helped out at animal shelters. Catherine found joy in traveling, and spending time with friends. Her creative hobbies were crocheting, knitting, scrapbooking, sewing and crafting.

Catherine was predeceased by Emillio and Florine Sangillo, and her husband James Dixon. Catherine is survived by a brother Frank Sangillo, a son Douglas O. Metts II a daughter Rushelle Fitgerald, Six grand children, Douglas O Metts III, Sumner Metts, Sawyer Metts, Breanna King and Hannah Lindsay. Two great grandchildren, Emillia King and Elias King.

She will be forever remembered and extremely missed.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ASPCA. A celebration of her life will be announced later.