Eileen Marie Hite Pohlman

Eileen Marie Hite Pohlman passed away on May 28, 2020, following a long courageous battle against cancer. Wife of Michael John Pohlman. Mother of Robert Michael, Sara Elizabeth and Lisa Anne Pohlman. She is survived also by her parents, John William “Bill” Hite, Jr. and Kathleen Dowling Hite, one sister, Cynthia Anne Weldon (Walter), two brothers, John William Hite III (Amy) and Allen Dowling Hite (Mary), one uncle, one aunt, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Born in New Orleans on April 10, 1958, Eileen attended Ursuline Academy from Kindergarten through High School. She was Salutatorian of her graduating class. She was awarded a National Merit Scholarship to Loyola University, where she was named to Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges. She graduated in 1979, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She then worked with several dentists in the New Orleans area. She returned to Loyola in 1985, where in 1989 she earned a Bachelor of Science degree, Summa Cum Laude in Computer Information Systems. She worked for Entergy Corp. as a computer systems engineer full time and then part time at home when her children were young. She married Michael Pohlman on May 4, 1991 in New Orleans, where they lived with their three children until 2005. Following Katrina, the family evacuated to Mike’s hometown, Jerseyville, Illinois, where they lived for many months with the loving support of Mike’s parents, brothers, sisters, and extended family. Upon their return, they moved to Mandeville where she continued to work in the computer field. She frequently volunteered at her children’s schools and was well-loved by all who met her. She also enjoyed crocheting blankets and giving them to family and friends. Eileen was an Ursuline Merry Mac, an avid reader, and loved the Beatles. Services will be private. In memoriam, please consider offering Masses or sending donations to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans or to the American Cancer Society.