Priscilla Catherine Pine

A fierce warrior for her family and community, Priscilla Catherine Pine, has crossed over to the spirit world to join her father Alex Pine, grandmother Lucille Nertoli, Grandfather Germano Nertoli, Aunt, Barb Pine, Uncles Ed Pine and Anthony (Tony) Nertoli, and beloved father figures Jon Graney and Doc Bob Graham. A member of the Crane clan, Priscilla was known as Shaabiasing (two points that meet), Mom, Auntie, Little Sister, Pill, Prissy, and Boget-kwe. The warmth of her family surrounded her till her last day, proving a true reflection on how Priscilla kept family in her heart her entire life. Priscilla is survived by her daughter, Aubrie Pine; mother, Jolene Nertoli; aunts, Catherine (Nertoli) DeVoy, Mary Pine Shipp, Princess Pine, and Keeta Pine Allred; siblings, Debra Ann (Christopher Hall) Pine and children Jada, Alexia, Justin, Nick, Steven (Carrie) Pine and children Hunter, Samantha, and Chance, Mariea (Dan) Pine-Mongene and children Jolene, Joe, Melinda; cherished family, Luci Jo-Lillian DeVoy, Rita DeVoy and daughter Luna; Michael (Becky) Pine and children Dave, Doug, and Christopher; Phillip Nertoli Jr., Becky Nertoli, children Jennifer Cook, Nathan Nertoli, Brandon Nertoli, Samantha (Al) Cameron and children Carmen, Mason, Braden; Loretta McLeod, Becky Dekeyser, Scott Marble, Laura Aikens-McKay, Jen Day, Tom Day, Amy Ganga Sheets, Brian Clement, Jeani Reffruschinni, Ashly Erlichman, Bucko Teeple, and Michelle Teeple. Priscilla’s compassion towards the tribal community was shown through her work contributing to the Youth Education Activities as a coordinator in the drug elimination program. Priscilla was a leader in the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community offering instruction in culture and teaching dance to tribal children, inspiring others to embrace their culture with confidence as she did. She loved to dance like no one was watching. Her extravagance and charisma in her youth spread a light to those around her. Priscilla worked with her family at the Chippewa Animal Clinic for 21 years, providing a fun-loving environment in the workplace. A life with light Priscilla Catherine Pine, July 14, 1973 - March 28, 2025. Priscilla will lay at the Niigaanagiizhik Ceremonial Building from her entrance ceremony Sunday afternoon, traditional pipe ceremony will take place Monday at 7pm, until the final committal on Tuesday, April 1st, at 4pm. As Submitted by Family.

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Priscilla Catherine Pine

July 14, 1973 - March 28, 2025