Parivash Aghazadeh

Parivash was married to our late father, Dr. Akbar Hamed, and together they raised three daughters: Sholeh, Nazzy, and Maryam. She was a loving and devoted mother, full of life, ambition, and strength. She always taught us to be resilient and to strive for excellence in everything we do.

Parivash pursued her undergraduate studies in Tabriz, where she majored in French literature. Later, she continued her education at Tehran University, earning her graduate degree in French literature. She taught French literature at Tehran University and served as the head of the French Department at the College of Foreign Languages in Tehran. In the early 1980s, she also taught French at Saint John Seminary in Boston.

In addition to her academic achievements, Parivash had political ambitions. In 1976, she ran for the House of Representatives in Tehran. She was also one of the founders of a new political party in Iran shortly before the Islamic Revolution.

Mom loved art. In her youth, she created beautiful paintings and exquisite needlepoint pieces. She was an avid seamstress and also skilled at knitting. Crystal will always remember her fondly for teaching her how to knit.

Parivash ‘s husband, Dr. Akbar Hamed, her parents, Hamid Aghazadeh and Mehrangiz Etehadiea , and her brothers, Jahangir and Shirzad Aghazadeh, are waiting to welcome her in heaven.

Parivash is survived by her daughters, Sholeh Hamed, Nazzy Hashemian, and Maryam Zahedi; her son-in-law, Dr. Karim Zahedi; and her brother, Dr. Feraydoon Aghazadeh. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren and their spouses: Arya Zahedi, Crystal Zahedi, Desiree Zahedi, Alex Hashemian and his wife Sawyer, Nikki Sizemore and her husband Adam Sizemore, Pasha Hamed, and Yassi Hamed, as well as her favorite puppy, Lolita.

Mom, we will miss you deeply. Your strength and love were the foundation of our family. You inspired us with your resilience, wisdom, and unwavering support. Your legacy lives on in each of us, in the values you instilled, and in the countless lives you touched with your kindness and compassion.

We take comfort in knowing you are at peace. Though our hearts are heavy, we celebrate the incredible life you lived and the enduring mark you left on our lives and in the hearts of all who knew you.

Rest in peace, dear Mom. You will forever be in our hearts.

A graveside service for Parivash will be held Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of life reception will occur Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM at Chesapeake's Seafood Restaurant, 9630 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, Tn 37922.