RUBY Sorah and her husband, both 90, recently won a $US43 million ($60 million) lottery. But all they bought was a spark plug for their lawnmower and gave the rest away.

Fox 13 reports that Mrs Sorah matched all six numbers in the Florida Lotto last week.

But instead of going on a spending spree they have given it all away to their family.

Rick O’Callaghan, whose brother is one of the couple’s neighbours, called their decision heartwarming.

“It’s great. They’re the quietest, nicest, most reserved people you ever saw in your life,” he told Fox 13. “He only comes out to get the mail. Still mows his own lawn. Real, real simple people, got a real, real simple life.”

Mrs Sorah bought the ticket at a local grocery store, which will now receive a $US100,000 ($139,000) commission from the state lottery.

The quiet couple has so far declined interviews.