Missouri woman was surprised when a Powerball ticket she had forgotten about in her purse for over a month turned out to be a $50,000 winner
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The woman from St. Louis County told Missouri Lottery officials that she purchased a Powerball ticket on July 16 drawing at a Walmart in Manchester and tucked it into her purse, where it was quickly forgotten
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It wasn't until she went to a store to check a different Powerball ticket
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The ticket, which had been in her bag for more than a month, turned out to be a $50,000 winner
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"I am just so grateful and happy," Winner said
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She stated that some of the funds will be used to pay off her student loans