Florence Resident Paula Pelkey won $1 million Monday, March 13, 2017, playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” instant game. After choosing the cash one-time payment, Pelkey went home with $650,000.
Florence Resident Paula Pelkey won $1 million Monday, March 13, 2017, playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” instant game. After choosing the cash one-time payment, Pelkey went home with $650,000. Credit: —Massachusetts State Lottery

NORTHAMPTON — A Florence woman won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery Monday.

Paula Pelkey won the money playing the lottery’s “$2,000,000 50X Cashword”instant game.

She plans on using a portion of her winnings to renovate her home, according to the lottery.

Pelkey took home $650,000 after choosing the cash one-time payment option.

The winning ticket was purchased at Pride Station & Store, 60 Union St., in Easthampton. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale.

She is the 11th $1 million prize winner in the instant game.