Susan Christensen of Whitmore Lake matched the first five numbers drawn in the Mega Millions Lottery game June 7, 2013.

She didn't claim the winning $250,000 ticket until just days ago after finding it in an old purse, according to a report from Michigan Lottery Connect. Christensen came across the ticket while going through purses, checked the numbers and realized she had a winner.

Mega Millions tickets are valid one year from the drawing date, so Christensen had little time to lose turning in the ticket she bought at a Kroger in Pinckney.

She told Michigan Lottery Connect that she plans to use the money to establish a trust fund for her children and grandchildren.

Ben Freed is a general assignments reporter for The Ann Arbor News. He plays the lottery every once in a while when he's feeling lucky. Email him at benfreed@mlive.com and follow him on twitter at @BFreedinA2. He also answers the phone at 734-623-2528.