A Fletcher area woman surprised with a Publishers Clearing House cash prize Wednesday said the money could not have come at a better time.

Dave Sayer and Howie Guja, of the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol, traveled to the area to award L. Webster with $45,400 or a Ford Edge ST. Webster, who did not want her first name used, opted for the money instead of the vehicle.

"It feels magical," she said. "It feels unreal, like something out of a movie.

"I can get my leaky roof fixed," she added. "That’s huge."

Webster recently entered the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. Winners have no idea they’ve won until the Prize Patrol greets them at their door with champagne, balloons, roses and the check.

Webster, joined by her two dogs, greeted the Prize Patrol at her front door.

She said the money could not have come at a better time. She plans to use her winnings for home repairs, a new wheelchair, some plants and other needed items.

"I’m on a fixed income," she said. "It came at the best practical time as far being able to pay taxes I still owe from last year."