A Kentucky woman's lottery win took an unexpected turn when she cashed out her prize with a carton of eggs in hand, adding a humorous twist to her life-changing moment.
Hazel Morris, a resident of Chavies, Kentucky, recently experienced a stroke of luck that many lottery players dream of. On March 15, while playing 'Elephant King' on the Kentucky Lottery's official app, Morris hit the game's jackpot, winning a substantial $281,651.41 prize.
The win came as a surprise to Morris, who had only been playing for a couple of days. 'I started playing the day before, and I went up to like a hundred dollars,' she recounted to lottery officials. A gut feeling prompted her to continue playing, leading to her significant win.
Upon realizing her fortune, Morris found herself in a state of disbelief. 'I couldn't holler for him (Dale) because I couldn't talk,' she said, describing the moment she tried to tell her husband about the win. The couple's conversation that followed was filled with shock and excitement.
After taxes, Morris took home $202,789.01. She plans to use the majority of the winnings to bolster her retirement savings and pay off bills. 'It's not enough to retire on, but it will certainly help,' she stated. Morris also intends to use some of the money to assist her children and other loved ones.
Morris's win is particularly heartwarming given her background. Her husband Dale shared that she has worked at the Eastern Kentucky Veteran Center for nearly 22 years and is known for her community involvement.
What sets this lottery win apart is Morris's sense of humor. She posed for her official photo at the Kentucky Lottery headquarters holding a carton of eggs, a nod to a meme she had recently shared with loved ones. The meme featured a refrigerator overflowing with eggs, captioned, 'I wouldn't tell anyone I won the lottery, but there will be signs.'
The Morris's cashed out their prize on March 19 in Louisville, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. This win serves as a reminder of the life-changing potential of lottery games and the unexpected joy they can bring to players.
